Blood Tests May Predict COPD Flare-Ups, University of Copenhagen Study

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People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have signs of chronic inflammation in their blood are more likely to have flare-ups of the lung disease than those who do not, a large new study shows.

In addition to the slow, steady deterioration in lung function caused by COPD, patients can have sudden, distressing flare-ups. These so-called “exacerbations” are periods of worsening breathing problems that are typically triggered by infections or air pollution.

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