Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 8: non-pharmacological management of COPD.
The role of smoking cessation and the use of measures to reduce the disability associated with COPD are reviewed. The political profile of patients with COPD is increasing as patient support groups develop the confidence to campaign for better services.
Morgan
M D L
MD
Institute for Lung Health, Department of Respiratory Medicine and Thoracic Surgery, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester LE3 9QP, UK. mike.morgan@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Britton
J R
JR
D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010358:Patient Participation; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000451:nursing / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000379:methods; D012648:Self Care; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods