Report Warning Signs Of Exacerbations


Notify your health care provider of these early warning signs:

1. Low grade fever that doesn't go away
2. Increased used of rescue medications
3. Change in color, thickness, odor or amount of mucus
4. Tiredness that lasts more than one day
5. New or increased ankle swelling




Call 911 for dangerous warning signs:

1. Disorientation, confusion or slurring of speech
2. Severe shortness of breath or chest pain
3. Blue color in lips or fingers
PEP* A program of the COPD Foundation