Be Flare Aware

When’s the last time you checked on your COPD Symptoms?

Take this short quiz and see if you need to take action to avoid flare-ups.

A flare-up is a sudden worsening of your COPD and can be an indicator of disease progression.¹
Learn more from some experts and listen to the experience of a person living with COPD.

Brian's Story

Diagnosed with COPD in 2003, Brian from Bendigo, Victoria, shares his challenges of living with COPD, and how managing flare-ups proactively has improved his quality of life

You are not Alone

Lung Foundation Australia Respiratory Care Nurse, Amanda, shares a message of support and discusses access to helpful resources and services for those living with COPD and their carers/loved ones

What is a Flare-Up?

Do you know what a flare-up is? Listen to pulmonologist, Dr. Bhutani, describe this worsening of your COPD symptoms.

The information on this website is provided by AstraZeneca for educational purposes only and should not take the place of talking with a healthcare professional. It should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. If you have any questions about your medical condition, talk to a healthcare professional.

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Reference:

Lung Foundation Australia. COPD THE BASICS. Available at: https://lungfoundation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Book-COPD-The-Basics-Nov2021.pdf. Accessed July 2022.

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A flare-up is a sudden worsening of your COPD and can be an indicator of disease progression.1 Learn more from some experts and listen to the experience of a person living with COPD.

Brian's Story

You are not Alone

What is a Flare-Up?

A flare-up is a sudden worsening of your COPD and can be an indicator of disease progression.¹
Learn more from some experts and listen to the experience of a person living with COPD.