Let’s Dance!
A programme for people diagnosed with COPD.
What is a COPD exacerbation and how can it affect you?
If your symptoms of COPD suddenly worsen, this is known as an exacerbation. An exacerbation is not just a bad day - it can make it much harder to do the things you want to do and could result in permanent lung damage.2,3
Help take back control of your life by understanding your COPD
Remember, you are not alone. In fact, over 1 million people are diagnosed with this chronic condition across the UK.4
It’s important to keep track of your everyday symptoms to ensure your COPD is being well-managed.1
Living with COPD
You deserve the right care and the right information to help you manage your condition.
Resources
Self-assessment can help you start a conversation with your healthcare professional about your COPD and how you can take positive steps to help manage your everyday symptoms.
Talk to your healthcare professional
Get ready for more productive conversations with your healthcare professional.
Understand better your symptoms
Download our symptom tracker to help you and your healthcare professional manage your COPD. Tracking symptoms can help you notice any changes to help you manage your COPD.
COPD References
- What can you do to manage your COPD? Asthma + Lung UK. May 2022. Available at: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/copd-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/what-can-you-do-manage-your-copd. Date accessed: Oct 2024.
- Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease 2024 Report. GOLD. 2024. Available at: https://goldcopd.org/2024-gold-report. Date accessed: Oct 2024
- How should I diagnose an acute exacerbation of COPD? NICE CKS. May 2024. Available at: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/diagnosis/diagnosis-acute-exacerbation. Date accessed: Oct 2024.
- What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Asthma + Lung UK. May 2022. Available at: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/copd-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/what-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease. Date accessed: Oct 2024.