COPD Education Answer Key
True – COPD damages lungs and makes breathing difficult.
False – Eating sugar doesn’t cause COPD; smoking and pollution do.
True – Smoking is the leading cause of COPD.
True – Wheezing and coughing mucus are common COPD symptoms.
False – Always take inhalers as prescribed, even if you feel better.
True – Dust and pollution can cause or worsen COPD.
True – Sitting upright helps open the lungs to breathe easier.
False – Smaller, frequent meals are easier when you have COPD.
True – Drinking water helps thin mucus to clear lungs.
True – More tiredness or mucus means call your nurse or doctor.
True – Flu shots protect you from infections that can worsen COPD.
False – Don’t skip medicine; it helps control symptoms.
True – A clean home reduces irritants that can worsen COPD.
True – Blue lips mean low oxygen; go to the ER immediately.
False – COPD is a long-term (chronic) disease that doesn’t go away.
True – Strong smells can irritate lungs and worsen COPD symptoms.
False – Avoid sick people to prevent lung infections.
True – Pulmonary rehab helps improve lung function and breathing.
True – If your inhaler is not helping, tell your nurse or doctor.
False – COPD can affect adults of different ages, not just older people.