Nearly 16 million adults live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Do you know the early signs of a flare-up? Staying alert helps you act quickly. https://optum.co/7ddn38 | Optum

A COPD flare-up may be frightening as it can cause more breathlessness than usual, increased coughing and wheezing. You may also experience cold and flu-like symptoms, tiredness, and produce more phlegm (sputum), which may be a different colour than normal. To manage a flare-up, Asthma Lung UK recommends knowing when to use the medications in your rescue pack. They also note that you should tell your doctor or nurse if you've recently had a flare-up. Seek urgent care if you have breathlessness w