What is Respifor?
Respifor® is a little drink (125 ml), packed full of energy, protein and antioxidants. Respifor® is specially designed for COPD patients to provide the right balance of energy and nutrition.
Respifor® is:
1. High in carbohydrates to give energy without making you feel breathless
2. High in protein to help build muscle and give back strength
3. Full of vitamins and antioxidants to ensure proper nutrition
The right nutrition and sufficient physical activity are important for people with COPD, and Respifor® can really help keep COPD patients on their feet.2, 3
References:
2. Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. Global strategy for the diagnosis, management and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Available at http://www.goldcopd.com/Guidelineitem.asp?l1=2&l2=1&intId=2003 [Accessed August 2009]
3. World Health Organisation. What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? 2008. Available at http://www.who.int/features/qa/48/en/index.html [Accessed August 2009]
