Tips for Medication Safety

The medicine you take can help improve your life and even save it, if you are taking it correctly. You, the patient, play an important part in managing your health, and learning about medication safety is imperative. Whether your medications are over-the-counter or prescription, there are a few things that you can do to stay safe and make sure that you get the best results.

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Chinese and Arabic Translations of COPD Foundation Guides for Better Living

COPD Foundation Guides for Better Living are comprehensive educational booklets for use by individuals with COPD, their families, and caretakers. Each of the nine Guides for Better Living focuses on one important aspect of life with COPD. Topics covered include exercise and COPD, exacerbations, traveling with COPD, and more. We are excited to announce that Chinese and Arabic translations of these free downloadable guides are now available.

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COPD Foundation Captain Spotlight:

Caroline Gainer from Daniels, WV

COPD Foundation Captains are volunteers with COPD, caregivers, friends and family members, or healthcare providers who use their contacts and talents and partner with the COPD Foundation to serve as state and community leaders. Today, we are highlighting Caroline Gainer of Daniels, WV!

What has impacted you the most with your work through the COPD Foundation? Making friends with people that I first met on COPD 360 Social and then meeting them in person and continuing to work with them on projects.

What would you tell others who want to get involved with the COPD Foundation?

You will find accurate information here and the people here do care about you.

Fun fact about yourself? When I was in the 4th grade, I accidentally knocked someone down while sliding on the ice. My best friend said, "Ice is hard, your head is soft, you better look out for Goofy Goff.” This nickname stuck with me.

Learn more about COPD Foundation Captains Program



Join our World Bronchiectasis Day Virtual Livestream Event

July 1st at 12 PM EDT on the COPD Foundation Facebook page, we will broadcast a live virtual event featuring a patient round table discussion with participants from the USA, United Kingdom, and Portugal. Topics covered will include the management of bronchiectasis, airway clearance, and the impact of bronchiectasis on the daily lives of those that have it.

RSVP to the event here

View the World Bronchiectasis Day Global Events Schedule

This year, we are thrilled to be joined by global partners in hosting a full schedule of free, virtual events to benefit all in the bronchiectasis community. Check out the schedule to find details and registration links for events hosted by European Lung Foundation, Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform, Lung Foundation Australia, and others!

View the schedule of events here

COPD with chronic bronchitis?

Medications can help alleviate symptoms, but they do not address the underlying causes. If you are:

• Between the ages of 40 – 80
• Have been diagnosed and treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis (CB) for more than 2 years
• Suffer from daily cough with mucus
• Have stopped or are willing to stop smoking or vaping for the duration of the study

If this sounds like you, please click here to be connected a study site near you and learn more about the Spray-CB Clinical Trial or Find a study site location by clicking here.

Ready to do more than just COPE with your COPD? Consider enrolling in the Matinee Study. 



What’s the purpose of the MATINEE study?  

The main purpose of the MATINEE study is to test an investigational medication in adults who have more advanced COPD. The study doctors want to learn whether it can help decrease the rate of symptom “flare-ups” in these COPD patients. 

Do I qualify to join the study?  

You may qualify to participate in this study if you:  

• Are 40 years of age or older  
• Are a current or former smoker living with COPD  
• Take 2 or more medications for your COPD in addition to an inhaled corticosteroid  
• Have had 2 or more flareups that needed treatment OR 1 or more flare-ups of your COPD symptoms that required hospitalization in the past year 

If you are interested in participating in this study and would like additional information, please contact [email protected] or 877-223-3576, and enter access code 39660.

Learn more if interested by contacting one of the clinical sites conducting the study.

Click here to find the site list.