Health Coaching - Lung Health
Meridian can help you get care and live better if you have asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD).
Asthma and COPD
You can live better with asthma and COPD by taking steps to protect your health. Asthma affects people in different ways. Someone with asthma has very sensitive airways that are susceptible to different triggers like tobacco smoke, allergens such as dust mites, pollen, pets, strong perfumes and air pollution. COPD is a chronic lung disease that leads to limited air flow and issues breathing. It includes conditions like emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
If you have asthma or COPD, you may be eligible for this program. We will reach out to you to explain the program, confirm your eligibility and get you enrolled. A Primary Health Coach will complete an assessment and develop a personal care plan based on your knowledge of your condition, lifestyle behaviors, and respiratory symptoms.
Your health coach can help:
- You understand your medications and why it is important to take them as prescribed
- Symptom management to help you stay healthy and out of hospitals
- Proper use and maintenance of respiratory equipment
- Supporting tobacco cessation
- Depression screening
- Preventive care like flu and pneumonia vaccinations, preventative screenings
- Education materials to help you learn more about your condition and self-management, and much more!
Throughout the program, your Health Coach will work with you to identify any nonmedical needs you may have, barriers to care plan compliance and will address questions regarding condition management. You can opt in or out of the program at any time, and you are welcome to come back if you change your mind.
To learn more, call Meridian Member Services at 888-437-0606 (TTY: 711).