Challenging Perceptions of COPD

The PCRS Challenging perceptions of COPD campaign seeks to change attitudes to COPD, by shifting the narrative and focusing on what HCPs can do to more effectively support their patients.

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The state of COPD in the UK

  • COPD is the fifth leading cause of death in the UK, causing 30,000 deaths each year.
  • 10% emergency COPD admissions are for undiagnosed patients.
  • COPD exacerbations are the second largest cause of emergency admission, with 30% patients readmitted within 90 days.
  • COPD costs the NHS £1.9 billion a year.

COPD is growing in prevalence across the UK and the impact on patients is devastating. COPD is associated with co-morbidities, health inequalities and a poorer quality of life.  Too often patients with COPD are not receiving proper care.   A more proactive approach to symptom management, better understanding of the triggers and causes of exacerbation could help patients to live a better quality of life.   

We have a wide range of resources to help you support your patients with COPD. 

COPD risk slider

The COPD risk slider supports the initiation of a conversation with your patients about their COPD and to identify any potential risk of exacerbation or worsening of symptoms.

On demand webinar: COPD risk slider

This webinar introduces the new COPD risk slider. The COPD risk slider is a tool which can be used easily by healthcare professionals in their normal 10-20 minute consultation to assess the risk of exacerbations in their COPD patients.

On Demand webinar: An update on the management of COPD

It's not just another flare up

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