COPD Comprehensive Education Program

This DVD or set of 3 VHS tapes, includes three segments: I. Basic information for COPD patients including: pursed lip and diaphragmatic breathing techniques, aerobics & conditioning, stress management, infection management/treatment, when to call your doctor, avoiding panic situations, grooming and dressing. 21 educational topics are covered. Duration: 24:00 minutes; II. Medications, antibiotics, potassium supplements, MDIÕs corticosteroids/Prednisone, use of 2 or 3 MDIÕs, using an aerochamber, bronchodilators, controlling your cough, nutrition, eating a low sodium diet, calcium in your diet, increasing your fluid intake, weight management, eating out and walking for exercise. 28 educational topics are covered in this segment, including reiterating the importance of topics from segment I. Duration: 38:00 minutes; and III. Home bicycle program, energy conservation, housekeeping, relaxation techniques, deep breathing for relaxation, travel tips, intimate relations, smoking cessation and aerobics and conditioning. 16 educational topics are covered in this segment, including reiterating the importance of topics from segments I and II. Duration: 30:00 minutes.