Symptoms
Name one common symptom of COPD
What is persistent coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, cyanosis, frequent respiratory illnesses
True or false: Light exercise can help COPD.
What is true
Living in a city with high levels of _____ may increase your risk of developing COPD
What is pollution?
What does the C in COPD stand for?
What is chronic
What number should you call in an emergency?
What is 911
What causes a person with COPD to feel short of breath?
What is activity
This annual vaccine is strongly recommended to COPD patients
What is influenza vaccine
This habit is the biggest risk factor for COPD
What is smoking
What part of the body is affected by COPD?
What are the lungs
Why is knowing your oxygen level important?
Low oxygen can be dangerous and life threatening
Cyanosis causes the nails and/or lips to turn this color
Name one breathing technique used for COPD.
What is pursed-lip breathing or diaphragmatic breathing
Can COPD develop even if you never smoked?
What is yes
What are the two types of COPD?
What is emphysema and chronic bronchitis
What is one thing to avoid in the home?
What are strong fumes, smoke, air fresheners, chemicals
Why might someone with COPD feel tired all the time?
What is their body works harder to breathe
This device helps deliver medication that helps to open the airways
What is an inhaler
True or false: Secondhand smoke can cause COPD.
What is true
COPD is ranked as the _____ leading cause of death in the US
What is fourth
What should you always carry if you use inhalers?
Your rescue inhaler
What color mucus should make you call the doctor?
What is yellow, green, or bloody
What is pulmonary rehab?
What is a program with exercise and education to help breathing
Besides smoking, what long-term job exposure can increase the risk of COPD?
What is working around dust, chemicals, or fumes (such as in factories, mining, farming, or construction)
Is COPD curable or only manageable?
What is manageable
Why is handwashing important for COPD patients?
What is prevent infections