Helping your loved one. Helping yourself.
Know someone with COPD? Some ways to help support them.
Keep the lines of communication open
- Whether your loved one has just been diagnosed or has had COPD for years, it’s important to share your feelings
- A person with COPD can feel like they’ve lost control and/or have become a burden
- You will both likely find the diagnosis and progression difficult
- Talk openly and respectfully with loved ones. Remember to listen to ensure everyone feels heard. Keep conversations as positive as possible
Expand your care team
- Your loved one’s healthcare providers are a great resource for people with COPD. Engage them by:
- Tracking symptoms and identifying triggers
- Sharing this information can help doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers make sure your loved one is on the right treatment plan
- Asking if there are alternate ways to reach out for simple questions, such as text or chat
- Being proactive with scheduling checkups together
Get empowered by getting educated
- For both the person with COPD and their loved ones, knowledge can help create a sense of empowerment and control
- Identify what triggers symptoms and learn ways to help avoid them
- Choose healthier foods for the entire family
- Exercise together. Physically and emotionally, it can be helpful for everyone
Know their medications
- As many patients with COPD have both maintenance and rescue medicines, it’s important to understand what each of them does—when they need to be taken, and whether they appear to be working
- If your loved one is using rescue medications frequently, talk to their healthcare provider right away
Connecting with others
At times, it’s helpful to interact with others who have “walked a mile in your shoes.” Whether you’re seeking support from COPD caregivers or want to offer advice that may uplift others, here are some places to get started.
*The resources listed here are for informational purposes only; this is not a complete list of all available resources.
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What is YUPELRI®?
- YUPELRI is a prescription medicine used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a long-term (chronic) lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both.
- It is an anticholinergic medicine which helps the muscles around the airway in your lungs stay relaxed to prevent symptoms such as wheezing, cough, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
- It is used long-term as 1 vial of YUPELRI, 1 time each day inhaled through your nebulizer to improve symptoms of COPD for better breathing.
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