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Living Well with COPD: Building Your Toolkit
Key Information
- Beyond Inhalers: Inhalers are important, but there are other treatments that can help you manage COPD.
- The Toolkit: You can combine different approaches to improve symptoms and quality of life.
Tool 1: Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- What is it?: A structured programme of exercise and education led by specialists.
- The Benefits: Helps reduce breathlessness, improve fitness, and increase confidence in managing your condition.
- Action: If you have not been offered this, please ask us about it.
For more information about pulmonary rehabilitation:
Tool 2: Vaccinations (Your Protection)
Chest infections can worsen COPD and may be serious. Keeping vaccinations up to date is essential.
- Flu Jab: Recommended every year.
- Pneumonia Jab: Usually a one-off injection.
- COVID-19: Keep up to date with booster doses.
Take Control
By adding tools like pulmonary rehabilitation and vaccinations, you can take greater control of your COPD.
If you would like to discuss your care or review your treatment plan, please contact us.
Further Information
- Understanding COPD
- COPD Inhalers
- Nutrition for COPD
- COPD & Smoking
- Your Annual COPD Review
- Winter-Proofing Your Lungs: 3 Steps to Stay Well
For more information about COPD, including symptoms, treatment, and living with COPD, please visit the NHS website.
Last reviewed: 01 January 2026
Next review due: 01 January 2029
Providing NHS Services
Telephone: 01727 853107