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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 lead to a more active life. Working with a patient’s
doctor, VNSNY can help develop a custom approach to
improve a COPD patient’s 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 e ects 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 are-ups
• Preventing complications, such as respiratory
infections and 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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