COPD and Stigma

Stigma of #lungcancer #COPD #Rarelungdisease a global issue without a World Health Organisation priority as government fail to recognise that stigma stifles research investment, community empathy & clinician attitude – the only losers are patients #FFS #ats2019 @Lungfoundation

— Mark Brooke (@markbrooke68) May 20, 2019

Lack of public awareness and ignorance strikes again unacceptable #stigma #disabilitydiscrimination #COPD #LungDisease https://t.co/Ki9BK37ziz

— carol liddle (@LiddleCarol) May 23, 2019

Thx. See #FASD has many dimensions, complex issue. Sad that Moms feel #stigma when innocent victims themselves. Know stigma of smokers with COPD, lung cancer like my parents. Drs. may subtlety convey you did it to yourself. My Mom ashamed to be in public with her O2 tank. 💔

— Bogeywheels (@bogeywheels) March 24, 2019

Finally the medical community & the public at large are shaking off the antiquated notion (stigma)that COPD & other lung issues are primarily caused by cigarette smoking & inhaling secondary smoke. The realty is #AirPollutionKills. https://t.co/fEY7y9PoxY

— PRMAC_Consulting (@HarassNoMore) August 14, 2019

All diseases deserve equitable treatment. Sadly, Lung disease is the exception! #stigma #COPD Understanding is rare, lung disease is not https://t.co/QW5IteOy8x via @YouTube

— COPD ATHLETE (@russwinn66) February 12, 2019

Those struggling with #COPD mat be at risk of clinical depression which can make it harder to stay active, take care of themselves, and adhere to their therapy. If you know someone with COPD, start a conversation & help end the stigma surrounding mental illness. #BellLetsTalk pic.twitter.com/eRYhDZVHj5

— Trudell Medical (@TrudellMed) January 30, 2019

Lung disease has an image problem and it is time for a rebrand. Many people with lung disease have faced stigma and there is a lack of awareness about many lung disease symptoms. https://t.co/HyRfisvgjK via @canlung pic.twitter.com/S6vDF0dS9S

— Ash Paul (@pash22) October 14, 2018

#DYK that many Canadians with lung cancer and COPD experience social isolation because of the stigma attached to lung disease? #breakstigma https://t.co/B88SOeOCca pic.twitter.com/HStBuAwyUq

— Cdn Lung Association (@canlung) October 3, 2018

‘It’s not only smokers who develop COPD or lung cancer’ we must change the stigma surrounding these lung diseases and many others @lunguk #earlierscreening #earlierdiagnosis #improvingairquality #improvingoutcomes #taskforceforlunghealth

— Laura Graham (@goldens2482) December 4, 2018

“You didn’t need my judgement or contempt, you need my empathy and compassion!” Thank you @PeterAttiaMD #COPD #stigma | TEDMED 2013) https://t.co/4UrAnZJc1r via @TEDTalks

— COPD ATHLETE (@russwinn66) January 30, 2019

Fighting Stigma : How air pollution is affecting chronic airway diseases/COPD in India?: India is reeling under the devastating effects of air pollution. According to a 2018 report published by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), … https://t.co/CaMLhGviAt

— Stigmabase | UN (@PairsonnalitesU) July 7, 2019

Agree! The stigma is society’s maladaptive response to #BigTobacco.

I hate when my #COPD pts tell me they “did this to themselves”. No no! You were manipulated & tricked & now are fighting a terrible addiction. The role of #BigTobacco can not be understated for sure!!

— Maria C. Basil (@MariaCBasil) May 9, 2019