Introducing Health Sciences: COPD - for iPad/Mac/PC: Recent Episodes

The Open University

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is an extremely debilitating disease. For the sufferer, everyday activities become impossible - from walking to the shops, to cleaning their teeth - because they can't get enough oxygen into their lungs. The 4 video tracks on this album look at the possible causes of COPD, how it is diagnosed, and the inspirational stories of people dealing with the disease. This material forms part of The Open University course SDK125, Introducing health sciences: a case study approach

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A short introduction to this album

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Doctors and sufferers discuss COPD and the nature of the disease.

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Transcript -- Doctors and sufferers discuss COPD and the nature of the disease.

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Real life stories of people living with COPD, focusing on a support group based in Sheffield.

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Transcript -- Real life stories of people living with COPD, focusing on a support group based in Sheffield.

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A look at the two tests available for examining COPD.

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Transcript -- A look at the two tests available for examining COPD.

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How COPD can be managed. Helping patients cope with the illness and improve their quality of life

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Transcript -- How COPD can be managed. Helping patients cope with the illness and improve their quality of life