Table 1.

Knowledge of COPD assessment. List of topics related to COPD discussed with each patient at their 6 week follow up visit. Patients who demonstrated an understanding of all topics on the list were included for self management education

Topics	Comment	Topics	Comments
Dirty sputum		Inhalers
Increased cough		Nebulizers
Increased SOB		Smoking Cessation
Increased wheeze		Role of exercise
Chest tightness		Relaxation
Decrease in ADL		Vaccines
Antibiotics		Avoidance measures
Steroids		Emergency
Patient understands all topics
Yes □
No □

Abbreviations: ADL, activities of daily living; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; SOB, shortness of breath.