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myCOPD is a digital tool for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and healthcare professionals. It is intended to support people to manage COPD. It can be used by people with any stage of COPD. Functions within the myCOPD app include:
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education on how to use inhalers correctly
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a self-management plan to help people understand what medicine to take and when
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a prescription assessment function to cross-check prescribed medicine, and identify any conflicts
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a COPD assessment for people to track their symptoms and learn how to control them
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access to an online 6‑week pulmonary rehabilitation course including an incremental exercise programme and education sessions to help promote self-management.