About COPD
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. COPD is a major cause of disability.
The term COPD includes two main conditions: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Most people who have COPD have both emphysema and chronic bronchitis, but the severity of each condition varies from person to person.
COPD develops slowly. Symptoms often worsen over time and can limit your ability to do routine activities. Severe COPD may prevent you from doing even basic activities like walking, cooking, or taking care of yourself.
How We Can Help
Our home health team can provide treatments and assist with lifestyle changes to help you feel better and slow the progress of the disease.
Medication Management
Medicines such as bronchodilators and steroids play a big part in controlling diseases like emphysema and chronic bronchitis. We help patients take their medications exactly as prescribed.
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen therapy and careful monitoring can help you breathe better and prevent low levels of oxygen in the blood which can lead to shortness of breath, confusion, fatigue, and organ damage.
Pulmonary Education
We provide education and guidance on the importance of lifestyle changes, like quitting smoking, eating well, avoiding secondhand smoke, and participating in physician-approved physical activity.
Reach out to us to learn more about our services and programs.