Questions to Ask the Doctor
It is important to have honest, open discussions with your doctors and nurses. Feel free to ask questions, even if they seem trivial. It is a good idea to write your questions down so you will remember to ask them during each appointment. Here are some important questions you may want to ask:
- What caused my COPD?
- How severe is my COPD?
- Do I have chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both?
- What are my treatment options? What would you recommend?
- Will I be able to exercise with COPD?
- What can I do to prevent further lung damage?
- What can I do to prevent exacerbations or flare-ups?
- What complications can develop?
