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3 C's of COPD Awareness

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By Karen Hoyt

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Three C's that can help you cope with COPD are connection, communication, and courage.

It's important to stay connected with every person on your medical team including your primary care physician, respiratory therapist, pharmacist, and others. They help you get an accurate diagnosis, treatment, and medications. Being connected to a community of family and friends, or even an online family can lead to greater health and strength with COPD.
 

When you are understood in your communications, it can lead to better health care. It's intelligent to speak up if you don't understand what is being said to you about your health. Ask people you are connected with to help you when you need it.

Courage is known as the ability to be wholehearted. Living with a chronic health condition takes a lot of courage. Getting up and facing every obstacle is easier when you are linked with others who are also living with COPD. Recognize the courage within yourself and stay connected with others who understand you.

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