Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease awareness crucial

Key points

• A Toora resident with emphysema is raising awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and advocating for better support in regional areas. Sheryl, diagnosed in 2014, feared she had only three years to live but received crucial support from Lung Foundation Australia.
• She is hopeful a new injection will reduce her symptoms, following the recent PBS listing of NUCALA for eligible adults with uncontrolled COPD.
• An estimated 137,700 Victorians live with COPD, according to the 2022 National Health Survey.