Patient information

Find helpful information at these sites developed by global patient organisations, scientific committees and networks, including tools and guides to help you understand and manage your condition.

Asthma

Asthma education, reports and guides provided by GINA, the Global Initiative for Asthma

https://ginasthma.org/

GINA patient guide: You can control your asthma

https://ginasthma.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/GINA-Patient-Guide-PRINT-Pocket-Guide-final.pdf

Asthma education and asthma management guidelines from the Global Asthma Network

http://www.globalasthmanetwork.org/patients/patients.php

Global Allergy and Asthma Patient Platform website

https://gaapp.org/

Links to other organisations with helpful information about asthma

https://ginasthma.org/useful-links/

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

COPD education, reports and guidelines provided by GOLD, the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

https://goldcopd.org/

GOLD patient guide: What you can do about a lung disease called COPD

https://goldcopd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/GOLD-Patient-Guide-2019.pdf

“Could it be COPD?” questionnaire

https://goldcopd.org/patients-advocacy-groups/

Key information and tips on living well with COPD

https://www.europeanlung.org/en/lung-disease-and-information/lung-diseases/copd