If you have chest pain, shortness of breath even at rest, blue around your lips or fingers, feel very sick or having seizures call 9-1-1 or go to emergency room.
Tell ER staff that you have COPD and share your other illnesses

If you have any of these symptoms, contact your health care team today:

• If you have a fever, a temperature over 100.4 F
• New or worsening cough
• Worsening shortness of breath
• More mucus or change in mucus color
• Increased difficulty with usual activities: unable to take a shower, walk to bathroom and get dressed.

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If any concerns become severe, contact your care team

Use of herbs or supplements

Food and COPD

Concerns about nutrition, weight, taste

Using Vitamin D

Using the nebulizer mask and cleaning it

NIV machine troubleshooting

Medical devices and supplies for devices and where to get– Medicare

If any concerns become severe, contact your healthcare team

Health insurance

Safer home

Lonely – staying connected

Religious or spiritual struggles

Driving

Elder abuse

Home care, Medicare at home

Assisted living and long term care

Helpful reminders:

• Wash your hands regularly, with warm water and soap. Especially when around other people.
• Set up routines and reminders for your medicine
• Do not change your amount or stop taking your medicine without first discussing it with your care team
• Review your inhaler technique or dosing if you feel medicine is not working
• Write down all side effects and symptoms you have and share them with your care team ,
• Speak with your care team before taking over-the-counter drugs, herbs, supplements, or vitamins
• Carry a list of your medications with you and share with medical providers

Never hesitate to call your healthcare provider with questions or concerns.

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