Pune,
India
I am glad to join a great group of advocates with the COPD Foundation! I am originally from India. As a Cardiopulmonary physiotherapist, I hope to educate the public and offer support and non-pharmaco treatment for those dealing with pulmonary diseases.
There are a few things that I have already done as a COPD advocate. Every day I deal with lot of COPD and other chronic respiratory disease patients, have participated in various community campaign, where we primarily screen patients for COPD, engaged in creating awareness about importance of Pulmonary Rehab in managing chronic respiratory diseases.
As a COPD Foundation Captain, I am interested in connecting others in the COPD community to more resources so they can live healthier, fuller lives. I hope to do more work raising awareness and conducting camps delivering a small narration of original program hosting. I would also like to participate in research activities.
My proudest COPD moment has been recognizing that I can help change how this diseaseaffects people. I love offering education and support to my community!
My favourite inspirational quote is, “The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance”- Nathaniel Branden
My passion is with patient education and support to caregivers. I believe Cardiorespiratory physiotherapist have a responsibility to teach our patients how to manage their disease better.