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VNSNY Chronic Care Expertise

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Our expertise and experience in treating patients with
COPD can help them get this serious lung disease under
control and to lead a more active life. Working with a
patient’s doctor, VNSNY can help develop a custom
approach to improve their symptoms, slow the damage
to their lungs, prevent complications and learn essential
self-care strategies.

We help patients follow their doctor’s recommendations
and slow the effects of pulmonary disease at home.
Our services include:
• Teaching patients how to manage their disease and take
their medications properly
• Determining how to address environmental triggers and
prevent condition flare-ups
• Preventing complications, such as respiratory infections,
malnutrition
• Providing social work and behavioral health programs

for depression and anxiety
• Physical and occupational therapy to teach strategies
to conserve energy, to create exercise programs for
strengthening and increased activity, and to provide
instruction in safe mobility
• Helping patients recognize signs and symptoms to
promptly seek emergency care

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