This informative resource provides very basic descriptive information about COPD, including; causes and symptoms of COPD and concrete suggestions for what can be done to feel better and slow further lung damage. Includes color drawings of healthy lung tissue compared to lungs with COPD.
Source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute    
Format: Web pages     Published: July 2007
Activation Level Suitability: All

This resource provides the reader with basic information on the most current methods used to diagnose COPD. A helpful section is provided on various breathing tests, bronchodilator reversibility testing, test for diffusion capacity, chest x-ray, and arterial blood gas test.
Source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Format: Web pages     Published: July 2007
Activation Level Suitability: All

This brief document reviews the major signs of COPD, including; chronic cough, sputum production, shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness.
Source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Format: Web page     Published: July 2007
Activation Level Suitability: All

This resource includes basic - yet critical - key points of information about COPD, including; the most common causes of COPD, COPD’s effect on lungs and breathing, treatment options, medications, symptoms, progression of COPD disease over time, and what to do in a COPD-related medical emergency.
Source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Format: Web pages     Published: July 2007
Activation Level Suitability: All

This document addresses a variety of important topics at a high level, including definition of COPD, irritants to avoid, and ways to take action.
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute   
Format: PDF    
Activation Level Suitability: All

This resource provides a brief list and description of key risk factors for COPD symptoms.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Format: Web Page
Activation Level Suitability: All
Reviewed: July 2016

This brochure provides the reader with detailed information on exacerbation including how to know if you are having one and what to expect if you are hospitalized.
Source: American Thoracic Society
Format: PDF
Published: January 2014
Activation Level Suitability: All

Provides information on what causes COPD.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Format: Web page
Reviewed: July 2016
Activation Level Suitability: 2 - 4

This resource provides a list of ideas to treat the symptoms of COPD.
Source: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Format: Web page     Published: Updated regularly
Activation Level Suitability: 2 - 4

This resource provides ideas on how to prevent symptoms of COPD.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Format: Web page
Reviewed: July 2016
Activation Level Suitability: 3 - 4

This resource has ideas on how to modify one's lifestyle to improve symptoms of COPD.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Format: Web page
Reviewed: July 2016
Activation Level Suitability: 3 - 4

This resource provides tips and techniques, from eating healthy to being active, to help you stay healthy living with COPD
Source: NetWellness
Format: Web site     Published: ongoing updates
Activation Level Suitability: All

Since it is difficult to determine the difference between having a cold, the flu, or pneumonia…this information helps the reader differentiate between the three, provides information on proper treatment for a cold, and details when a patient should call the doctor.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Format: Web page
Reviewed: March 2016
Activation Level Suitability: 3 - 4

This website identifies key symptoms of pneumonia.
Source: American Thoracic Society
Format: Web pages
Published: ongoing updates
Activation Level Suitability: 3 - 4

This support group meets regularly to learn about tips and techniques to better manage lung disease.
Source: American Lung Association
Format: Web pages     Published: ongoing updates
Activation Level Suitability: 3 - 4

This online brochure includes simple/basic information on COPD medicines, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen treatment, and various surgical options.
Source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute    
Format: Web pages     Published: July 2007
Activation Level Suitability: All

This resource provides many answers to questions on the topic of oxygen therapy, including; What is oxygen? How much oxygen should I take? Will I need oxygen when I sleep? And many more!
Source: American Association for Respiratory Care
Format: Web pages     Published: 2005
Activation Level Suitability: All

This web document provides a basic overview of oxygen therapy, including precautions to observe and a discussion of myths and facts.
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Format: Web pages     Published: 2005
Activation Level Suitability: All

This fact sheet provides an overview on the types of COPD medications available, both quick relief and long0term control, brand and generic names, and possible side effects.
Source: American Lung Association
Format: Web pages     Published: 2005
Activation Level Suitability: All

This web site provides information on the most common medications for treating COPD, including bronchodilators and steroids.
Source: American Thoracic Society
Format: PDF
Reviewed: November 2013
Activation Level Suitability: All

Source: Mayo Clinic
Format: Online Video
Published: April 2007
Activation Level Suitability: 2 - 4

This resource provides information to the reader on symptom management and ways to slow lung damage caused by COPD. Stopping smoking is stressed as the most important thing a patient can do to help protect the lungs.  Several tips are suggested to help patients live better each day with COPD. Source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Format: Web pages     Published: 2007
Activation Level Suitability: All