`n Plain-language, illustrated PDF guides for people living with COPD or asthma, and for the family members who help them. Written by Yashil Bhatt, RRT, a Registered Respiratory Therapist at My Respiratory Company in Augusta, Georgia. Download instantly, print at home, and keep a copy on the fridge. Each guide is just $4.99.
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COPD Flare-Up Home Guide: $4.99
A 3-page COPD action plan that shows what to do at home during a flare-up and exactly when to call 911. Includes the green, yellow, and red zone checklist, 7 yellow-zone steps (tripod position, pursed-lip breathing, rescue inhaler or nebulizer), red-zone warning signs, and oxygen safety tips.
Download the COPD Flare-Up Guide
Home Pulmonary Rehab and Lung Exercises Guide: $4.99
A 5-page pulmonary rehab at home program with breathing exercises (pursed-lip and belly breathing), incentive spirometer and Flutter valve instructions, 6 strength exercises, a walking plan, and a progress log.
Download the Pulmonary Rehab Guide
Quit Smoking Plan: $4.99
A 5-page quit smoking plan with a quit date, trigger-and-swap table, the 4 Ds for cravings, quit tools explained (nicotine patch, gum, lozenge, prescription options, quitline), and a 4-week tracker.
Download the Quit Smoking Plan
Asthma Education and Action Plan Review: $4.99
A complete 12-page asthma action plan guide covering triggers, controller and rescue medicines, inhaler and spacer technique, how to use a nebulizer, peak flow zones, an asthma attack protocol, and a review checklist for your next doctor visit.
Why people choose these guides
- Written by a Registered Respiratory Therapist with hands-on experience in lung care.
- Plain language and pictures: simple steps, zone color codes, and drawings of every technique.
- Fill-in sections for your doctor's instructions, your medicines, and your emergency contacts.
- Sources listed from respected health organizations such as the American Lung Association, NHLBI-based guidance, Mayo Clinic, and public health departments.
- Instant PDF download that you can read on a phone or print.
Who these guides are for
People with COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or asthma; people starting pulmonary rehab; people who want to quit smoking; and caregivers, family members, and home health aides who want a clear plan to follow.
Frequently asked questions
What is a COPD action plan?
A COPD action plan is a written plan that tells you what to do each day, how to recognize a flare-up early, which steps to take at home, and when to get emergency help. Our COPD Flare-Up Home Guide explains the green, yellow, and red zones and includes a place to record your doctor's instructions.
Do these guides replace my doctor's plan?
No. They are educational. Always follow the written action plan and medicine directions from your doctor or pharmacist, and call 911 in an emergency.
How do I receive the guides?
After checkout you get a download link for your PDF files. You can view them on any device or print them.
Can I print them?
Yes. Each guide is formatted for standard letter-size paper.
Do the guides cover nebulizers, inhalers, incentive spirometers, and Flutter valves?
Yes. The asthma guide explains nebulizer treatments, cleaning, and troubleshooting, plus inhalers with spacers, dry powder inhalers, and peak flow meters. The pulmonary rehab guide covers the incentive spirometer and Flutter valve.
Who writes the guides?
Yashil Bhatt, RRT, owner of My Respiratory Company in Augusta, Georgia.
These guides are for education only and are not medical advice. In an emergency call 911.