Managing your COPD
COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This is a term used for a number of conditions, including chronic bronchitis. There are a number of useful resources to help manage your COPD:
Seretide - managing COPD video
COPD assessment test
To measure what impact the COPD is having on your life, you can use the online COPD Assessment Test.
Stopping smoking
Smoking is a major cause of COPD. Speak to your doctor or COPD nurse about stopping smoking and follow the links below for more support services.
NHS Stop Smoking Services
Helpline 0800 022 4 332
Ground Floor, 211 Old Street, London EC1V 9NR
Download the NHS Smokefree app to help you stop smoking by providing daily support and motivation.
British Lung Foundation
Visit the British Lung Foundation website for information and advice on living with COPD.
Breathe Easy support groups
The British Lung Foundation Breathe Easy support groups provide support and information for people living with a lung condition, and for their carers. Visit the British Lung Foundation page on Breathe Easy Support Groups for more information.
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Seretide, Accuhaler and Evohaler are registered trademarks of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.
