COPD Exacerbation: Symptoms and Warning Signs

[Cherylmcc]

Good to know

www.healthline.com/health/copd/exacerbation-symptoms-and-warning-signs

[Colleen-NC]

Good reminder Cheryl~~we need to keep on top of the symptoms and be vigilant cause its so easy to loose ground and its hard to get it all back~ Stay healthy folks!!

[sue]

I re-read. . Been awhile

[kenaz]

Thanks Cheryl, I posted on my time loinf maybe some of my "chimney relatives" will get it.

[George]

COPD exacerbations are responsible for over 100,000 deaths and more than 500,000 hospitalizations every year in the United States. Knowing the warning signs and symptoms is half the battle to properly treating and managing exacerbations. Here is a helpful post with tips on how to prevent, manage, and reduce the amount of exacerbations you experience www.1stclassmed.com/blog/13-simple-strategies-you-can-use-today-to-help-you-prevent-and-manage-copd-exacerbations

[Cherylmcc]

Thank you for the link, George. That's a really good article. Lots of information there.

[Toby]

Yes George, thank you! It did have tons of information. I wish you would join our group.

[kenaz]

George, that is a great article. I read and reread it knowing it is everything I have been taught over the past 13 yrs of COPD. Problem is, we tend to forget or get lazy until we are in trouble. It is so important too be proactive with this disease, thanks again for the excellent article.