It’s important to address those “bad days.” If COPD continues to affect your daily life, it may be time to ask a pulmonologist how to manage it, even between flare-ups.
COPD is a chronic and progressive disease and each
flare-up can shorten the time until the next one.
Symptoms of COPD include:
Research has shown that a type of underlying inflammation, called
Type 2 inflammation, can lead to difficulty breathing
and an increased risk of COPD flare-ups.
The immune system can be
triggered by smoking,
occupational hazards (like
fumes, dust, or chemical
agents), or air pollution.
This results in inflammation,
which can cause the airways in
the lungs to become smaller,
and leads to increased
mucus production.
Symptoms can worsen, and
COPD flare-ups can increase as
a result.
Explaining how COPD affects your life is a key part of your treatment journey.
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DUPIXENT helps block a key source of inflammation in the lungs. This inflammation, known as Type 2 inflammation, can constrict airways and make it harder to breathe properly.
Type 2 inflammation can be indicated by high levels of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. A blood test can detect whether you or your loved one has this inflammation.
View ClinicalCommon signs of COPD flare-ups include:
Management of COPD flare-ups can include the following:
Common COPD triggers can include:
In addition to medications prescribed by a healthcare provider, including bronchodilators, corticosteroids, combination therapy, and antibiotics, COPD patients can make lifestyle choices to manage their symptoms and prevent flare-ups. Those choices can include: