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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Living with COPD:
The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Program
 The COPD disease management/wellness program is free to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and BlueLincs HMO members who want to learn how to better manage COPD and improve their quality of life.
Possible benefits of the disease management/wellness program:
• Control your symptoms better
• Feel better and more active
• Decreased medical expenses by reducing urgent doctor visits and emergency room visits
Components of the program include:
• Phone contact with a nurse care manager
• Educational materials
• Contact between the member’s physician and the nurse care manager who work together to help members manage their condition
E-mail us for more information on the COPD disease management/wellness program or call toll free 1-866-670-6681.
About COPD
COPD is a lung disease comprised of chronic bronchitis or emphysema or, in many cases, both. Cigarette smoking is the number one cause of COPD, although you can also get it from other environmental factors. COPD cannot be cured, but the good news is – it’s treatable. There are many things you can do to help control the disease. Stopping smoking is one thing you can do to help slow disease progression.
COPD Triggers
A trigger is anything that causes COPD symptoms to get worse. Every person’s triggers are different, so it’s important to look closely at situations when your symptoms become worse.
COPD triggers may include:
• Very cold or very humid air
• Winds
• Strong odors from cooking, cleaning or painting
• Smoke
• Traffic fumes or exhaust from cars
• Certain foods or overeating
• Stress or anxiety
The information provided on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma’s disease management/wellness programs pages is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or health care services. Consult with your physician before undertaking any new treatment program, or if you have questions regarding care for a medical condition.
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