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Healthcare ProfessionalsWITH 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.


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Is Underlying
Inflammation
a Cause?
New research has discovered that
underlying inflammation in the lungs
may contribute to symptoms of COPD.
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Do You Know the Causes of COPD?
Smoking
While smoking is the primary risk factor in the US, nearly 30% of people who develop COPD have never smoked.
Occupational Exposure
This can include things like fumes, dust, and chemical agents in the workplace.
Air Pollution
Both indoor and
outdoor air pollution
can contribute to
COPD.
Genetic Risk Factors
Genetics can impact
lung development.
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
COPD worse
flare-up
occurs
flare-up risk
increases
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.
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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.
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