Download Free Patient Education Materials Make an Appointment Ask a Question Find a Doctor There are a number of written materials to support patient education at National Jewish Health. They include Understanding Booklets, Med Facts, Test Facts, Medication handouts and more. Some of these materials are also available in Spanish. You are welcome to download some of these materials in pdf form. To search for another topic, enter a keyword into the space provided, or select from the topics in the drop-down menu below. COVID-19 Patient Education Materials Learn more about COVID-19 and how it affects specific health conditions in these printable patient education materials. Download COVID-19 Materials Type of Document Filter All Med Facts Test Facts Understanding Booklets Spanish Keyword Search: Quarantining with Kids Quarantining with Kids For parents, self-quarantine due to COVID-19 means keeping the kids quarantined at home, too. The COVID-19 pandemic has closed or transitioned school online, and extracurricular activities have been paused or cancelled. Keeping kids indoors, away from friends, or motivated to do school work can be a challenge, but there are ways to make quarantine a positive experience. Print PDF Print PDF COVID-19 More Severe for Smokers & Vapers COVID-19 More Severe for Smokers & Vapers People who smoke or vape are not yet in the high-risk category to get COVID-19 according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), but, if they get the virus they can expect a more intense infection and more severe symptoms. Print PDF Print PDF COVID-19 & Asthma COVID-19 & Asthma The COVID-19 virus can be particularly troubling for those with asthma. It’s important for asthma sufferers to know that they are not at a higher risk for contracting COVID-19. Print PDF Print PDF COVID-19 & Allergies COVID-19 & Allergies With spring setting in and temperatures warming up, allergy season is on the rise. It may be an uncomfortable time for allergy sufferers to be experiencing allergy symptoms as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Print PDF Print PDF Handling Stress & COVID-19 Handling Stress & COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic may be stressful for adults and children. Coping with stress can make you, your loved ones and the community stronger. Print PDF Print PDF How to Check Your Pulse How to Check Your Pulse Your pulse changes as your body fights and recovers from an illness such as COVID-19. If you have a fever, your pulse is likely to increase. If your resting heart rate is higher than normal, you may have a fever. Monitoring your heart rate can help you detect symptoms of COVID-19 early. Print PDF Print PDF How to Check for Shortness of Breath How to Check for Shortness of Breath Shortness of breath is a symptom of COVID-19. During the pandemic, it’s important to watch for new or worsening shortness of breath or respiratory problems. Contact your health care provider immediately if you experience any changes in your breathing, as it may be a sign of COVID-19. Print PDF Print PDF How to Take Your Temperature How to Take Your Temperature Fever can be a sign of many viruses, but it is especially important to watch for with COVID-19. An easy way to determine if you are developing a fever is to compare your current body temperature to your average body temperature. Print PDF Print PDF COVID-19 & Lupus COVID-19 & Lupus Typically, your immune system works to identify and fight off bacteria and viruses. For those with lupus and other autoimmune diseases, your immune system attacks healthy tissues in your body and puts you at greater risk of developing infections such as COVID-19. Print PDF Print PDF The Difference Between Tests for COVID-19 The Difference Between Tests for COVID-19 Learn about the differences between the following COVID-10 tests: Molecular (Swab) Test, Antibody (Serology) Test, Antiobdy Tests for IgG and Antibody Test for IgM. Print PDF Print PDF How to Disinfect to Kill Germs How to Disinfect to Kill Germs Many surfaces and objects around the home and workplace must be regularly disinfected to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Print PDF Print PDF EPA-Registered Disinfecting Products for Consumers EPA-Registered Disinfecting Products for Consumers Regularly disinfecting surfaces and items with EPA-approved products slows the spread of COVID-19. Be safe. Print PDF Print PDF Tips and Resources to Help Children Cope with COVID-19 Tips and Resources to Help Children Cope with COVID-19 There’s no denying that we are experiencing increased stress and uncertainty during this time of COVID-19. Children and teens have their own questions and fears and young children may not understand anything that’s happening, but are picking up our stress and reacting to that. Children respond to stress in different ways than adults and it’s important to pay attention to how they are coping. Print PDF Print PDF COVID-19 & Cystic Fibrosis COVID-19 & Cystic Fibrosis People with cystic fibrosis (CF) may have anxiety about their health during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there isn’t any evidence to suggest that those with CF are more likely to contract COVID-19 according to Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Cousar, co-director of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program at National Jewish Health. Print PDF Print PDF COVID-19 & Altitude COVID-19 & Altitude Areas at altitude, such as mountain towns in Colorado, are beautiful places to live and visit. For those with asthma, COPD or other lung diseases, visiting or living at 8,000 feet or more above sea level can make symptoms of pulmonary conditions worse. Print PDF Print PDF COVID-19 IgM Detection by ELISA Antibody Test COVID-19 IgM Detection by ELISA Antibody Test You are being given this TestFact because your sample was tested using the National Jewish Health COVID-19 IgM Detection by ELISA Antibody Test. Print PDF Print PDF Travel During 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel During 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Watch for travel advisory updates from the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC). All travelers should practice good personal hygiene to help prevent picking up viruses and germs. Good personal hygiene is the most effective way to prevent getting the COVID-19 virus and the COVID-19 disease. Print PDF Print PDF Going to the Doctor During COVID-19 Going to the Doctor During COVID-19 Staying on top of your health needs is one of the keys to good health. Unfortunately, many non-urgent health care needs were paused during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. For people with chronic conditions, this was particularly challenging. As we manage through the next many months of this pandemic, returning to regular care, seeing your doctor and following care advice, will be more important than ever. Print PDF Print PDF Taking Care of Dry Skin Caused by Frequent Hand Washing Taking Care of Dry Skin Caused by Frequent Hand Washing Washing or sanitizing your hands frequently is always a good practice, but even more important during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is one of the best ways to prevent contracting or spreading disease, but it can leave you with dry skin. Dry skin can cause rough, sand-paper-like skin and rashes due to inflammation. Print PDF Print PDF Potential Medications for COVID-19 Potential Medications for COVID-19 There is no exact treatment for COVID-19. Here are medications that are currently being investigated as potential treatments for COVID-19. Print PDF Print PDF How to Put on a Surgical Mask How to Put on a Surgical Mask When you have symptoms of cold, flu, COVID-19 (coronavirus) or other viruses and infections, properly wearing a surgical facemask can help protect others from getting sick. Print PDF Print PDF Provider Self-Care for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Provider Self-Care for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Use this collection of self-care reminders and tips to help you balance home and work demands while facing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Print PDF Print PDF Recovering from COVID-19 Recovering from COVID-19 Symptoms of COVID-19 can appear from two to 14 days after you’ve been exposed to the virus. You can be exposed by droplets from an infected person’s coughs and sneezes and by touching a surface that an infected person has contaminated. Most people will recover within one to two weeks. More severe cases can take six weeks or more to recover. Print PDF Print PDF Coronavirus (COVID-19) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Coronaviruses are a large group of common viruses that cause respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms. Print PDF Print PDF Your Mental Health and COVID-19 Your Mental Health and COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic affects each person differently, but a common theme has been its impact on mental health. The pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty, isolation and change. These effects can lead to heightened anxiety, feelings of depression, frustration, anger and more. Print PDF Print PDF COVID-19 IgG Antibody (Serology) Test COVID-19 IgG Antibody (Serology) Test You are being given this TestFact because your sample was tested using the National Jewish Health COVID-19 IgG Detection by ELISA Antibody Test. Print PDF Print PDF COVID-19 Swab (Molecular/PCR) Test COVID-19 Swab (Molecular/PCR) Test National Jewish Health is offering COVID-19 testing to our patients who have a physician’s referral. Patients can receive a referral from their non-National Jewish Health doctor or through a visit at National Jewish Health. Print PDF Print PDF Mycobacterial Care Program Booklet Mycobacterial Care Program Booklet The goal of this education booklet is to provide you with the information you need to better manage your disease. We hope you will find this booklet helpful and informative during your stay at National Jewish Health and as you return home. Please ask your doctor or nurse if you have any questions about the information discussed here. We look forward to being your partners in your health care. Print PDF Print PDF COVID-19 & Your Heart COVID-19 & Your Heart COVID -19 contributes to irregular heartbeats, inflammation of the heart (and the lining of the heart), reduced blood flow to the heart, stroke, blood clotting and cardiac death. Some COVID-19 survivors, who were otherwise healthy, have developed blood vessel injuries, blood clots, arrhythmia, heart failure, myocarditis, strokes and heart attacks even without having severe disease or being hospitalized due to the coronavirus. Print PDF Print PDF How Social Gatherings Spread COVID-19 – and How to Reduce Your Risk How Social Gatherings Spread COVID-19 – and How to Reduce Your Risk COVID-19 is highly contagious. It is spread through indoor air and on infected surfaces. Here are two common places where you could be infected, and how to reduce your risk. Print PDF Print PDF Coronavirus Vaccine & Treatment Coronavirus Vaccine & Treatment Currently, there are a variety of vaccines and treatments in development for the COVID-19 virus. Researching, developing and testing a vaccine is not simple. Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says that a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine can take at least 12 to 18 months to develop, possibly longer. Print PDF Print PDF Infusion Center for COVID-19 Care Infusion Center for COVID-19 Care National Jewish Health is designated by the State of Colorado to administer the medication bamlanivimab to qualified patients diagnosed with COVID-19. The Infusion Center for COVID-19 Care is a designated COVID-19 patient care area dedicated to the delivery of bamlanivimab infusions Print PDF Print PDF Recommended Snacks Following LINX Surgery Recommended Snacks Following LINX Surgery Recommended Snacks Following LINX Surgery Print PDF Print PDF Thoracic Surgery Thoracic Surgery Thoracic surgery may be recommended to diagnose or treat a lung or chest condition. As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, National Jewish Health has thoracic surgeons who specialize in performing complex procedures of the lungs, chest, diaphragm, trachea and esophagus. Our highly trained thoracic surgeons work with you to ensure the best possible outcome for your surgery or procedure. Print PDF Print PDF How to Use Incentive Spirometer How to Use Incentive Spirometer An incentive spirometer is a device that measures how deeply you can inhale (breathe in). It helps you take slow, deep breaths to expand and fill your lungs with air. Print PDF Print PDF LINX® Surgery Perioperative Information LINX® Surgery Perioperative Information You will receive instructions by our office staff regarding where to go and what time to be there for your surgery. You may be called the night before by the anesthesiologist. 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