LIVE

WITH COPD

Finding it hard to break out of the flare-up spiral?

Every COPD flare-up increases the risk of having another. It may cause a decline in lung function, which leads to worsening symptoms and a higher risk of another flare-up.

Science has discovered how different types of inflammation are driving COPD and the flare-up spiral.
 

What Is COPD?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that gets worse over time, resulting in difficulty breathing and symptom flare-ups.

Each COPD flare-up, whether you handle it at home or need to go to the hospital, can further damage your lungs.

All of this can make it harder for you to complete everyday tasks like yard work or cooking a meal.

Is Underlying Inflammation a Cause?

New research has discovered that underlying inflammation in the lungs may contribute to symptoms of COPD.

Do You Know the Causes of COPD?

What Is a COPD Flare-Up?

Have you experienced these?

  • A surge in symptoms beyond what a patient normally experiences
  • They last for 2 days or more
  • Symptoms worsen and do not resolve

Every flare-up makes
COPD worse

Flare-ups can reduce breathing capacity, worsen symptoms, and increase the risk of another flare-up.

When a patient is stuck living flare-up to flare-up, it may mean that their COPD  is uncontrolled.

Are your COPD symptoms a flare-up?

Download our symptom tracker to help you and your pulmonologist identify if your COPD is not well controlled. Tracking COPD symptoms may help indicate that you could be experiencing flare-ups.

Lifestyle
choices to help navigate COPD

Scroll through the carousel to see some options that may support better symptom management.

Talking to someone who can help you set goals for living with COPD can go a long way, especially with difficult changes like quitting smoking, eating healthier, and maintaining an active lifestyle.

The health information contained herein is provided for general educational purposes only. Your healthcare professional is the single best source of information regarding your health. Please consult your healthcare professional if you have any questions about your health or treatment.

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