COPD Southern
What you should know about..
COPD Management
On this site you can find out how you can help manage your own COPD, and help you have better conversations with your COPD with health professionals to achieve better symptom management
Our Patient Services
Across both Primary and Secondary care we provide specialist respiratory nursing support.
Pulmonary Rehabilation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a exercise and education class for those with Chronic Respiratory Disease. It can be one of the most useful tools in improving breathlessness.
Assessment and Education
Knowing about your conditions, medications and simple self-management techniques can be very helpful in effectively managing COPD
We can help you figure out what treatment best works for you
Spirometry Services
If you are needing spirometry, your GP can either refer to the hospital respiratory laboratory (diagnostic testing department) or it can also be completed at WellSouth by their Nursing team
Get a referral
If you have questions about your COPD or are struggling with your symptoms talk to your GP or practice nurse. Ask for a referral to Respiratory Nursing (at the Hospital or at WellSouth) if needed.