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Lahey Health Presents: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Seminar Series

Throughout October & November Lahey Hospital offers a seminar series that is designed to educate and inform the public about COPD

Throughout October and November the COPD Center at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center offers a seminar series that is designed to educate and inform the public about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Each session will include two topics with lecturers drawn from various departments at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, with the view that COPD is a complex disease that is best managed by experts from a variety of disciplines. The lectures are free to the public and all patients, families and caregivers are encouraged to attend. Free parking is available.

Where: 41 Mall Road, 5 East Steane Conference Room, Burlington, MA 01085

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October 25, 2015 - 10 am to 12 pm

  • Topic 1: Introduction to COPD
  • Topic 2: Medications for COPD

October 30, 2015 - 10 am to 12 pm

  • Topic 1: COPD and Rehabilitation
  • Topic 2: Diet and COPD

November 6, 2015 - 10 am to 12 pm

  • Topic 1: Everything You Wanted to Know about Oxygen and Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Topic 2: Smoking Cessation

November 13, 2015 - 10 am to 12 pm

  • Topic 1: Living Proactively with COPD: Planning for the Future
  • Topic 2: Coping with Lifestyle and Psychological Challenges Related to COPD

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