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Acute Exacerbation of COPD: Follow up, prevention and prognosis (Ep 11)
What happens after an acute exacerbation of COPD?
In this episode we explore how follow-up, prevention and self-management can help reduce the risk of further exacerbations. We discuss recovery and prognosis, including the lasting impact exacerbations can have on lung function, physical activity and quality of life.
We also hear directly from Jane, who shares her experience of being admitted to hospital with COPD, recovering at home, attending pulmonary rehabilitation and learning to manage her condition. Her story is a reminder to look beyond the diagnosis and remember the person living with…
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