COPD Austria – Selbsthilfegruppe für COPD und Langzeit-Sauerstoff-Therapie (Austria)

COPD Austria is a Support group for COPD and long-term oxygen therapy. They Provide help in dealing with the diagnosis of COPD, support people with COPD, and provide long-term oxygen in all phases of life. They also work to improve the quality of life of those affected and their relatives, promote the exchange of experiences and help to gain distance from the disease in casual conversations. COPD Austria encourages those affected to take part in outdoor activities (Nordic walking, visits to motor parks, walks, etc.) to maintain and promote the desire for physical activities, as well as to remain mobile or to become mobile again, to maintain social contacts, fun and joie de vivre at group meetings of affected persons and relatives. They also provide education about COPD and new developments in medical treatment to reduce existing inhibitions, counter stigmatization, and organize lectures on the subject.

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