It's not just another flare up
Exacerbations, or 'flare-ups', can be common occurrences for some individuals with COPD. These are periods when breathing can be difficult, physical activity is harder and inhalers need to be taken more frequently. They may also require admission to hospital. People with COPD must know these are not normal, and they need to seek help promptly.
Part of the Challenging the Perceptions of COPD campaign, this animation provides a concise guide to helping people with COPD to understand that 'flare-ups' of their COPD are not normal and they need to seek help.
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Challenging Perceptions of COPD
The PCRS Challenging perceptions of COPD campaign seeks to change attitudes to COPD, by shifting the narrative and focusing on what HCPs can do to more effectively support their patients.
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