COPD is a common preventable and treatable chronic lung disease. The COPD Clinic at Wollongong Hospital offers education regarding self-management and managing exacerbations for early symptom recognition:

• Development of a COPD Action Plan
• Assist patients with medication use, technique and compliance
• Provide access to a pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

The COPD Clinic operates out of the Respiratory Medicine Department of Wollongong Hospital. It is run by the Respiratory Clinical Nurse Consultant who aims to deliver optimum patient outcomes for patients diagnosed with chronic lung disease.