Alphas often have flare-ups (exacerbations). You have a number of options for treating flare-ups that may ease your symptoms. It’s very important to know all your options. This helps you and your doctor create a treatment plan that suits you best. Download Treating Flare-Ups (Exacerbations) as a PDF. Staying on top of your treatment plan every…
You and your healthcare practitioner should develop a written action plan for flare-ups (exacerbations). This plan may include: Using more medicines to relax and open your airways (bronchodilators) and using them more frequently Adding an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) to your care plan. Or, increasing the dose if you already take one. Adding a new bronchodilator. Using…
Recognizing changes in signs and symptoms of your lung disease is an important part of managing your illness. People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to Alpha-1 (Alpha-1 COPD) often have sudden “flare-ups” of symptoms (exacerbations). These may follow periods when they’re totally symptom-free. Download Flare-ups – Signs, Symptoms, and More as a PDF. We…
