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COPD exacerbation: How long does it take to feel better?
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: Jul 25, 2022 | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
Hi @marley1 and welcome. Did you have 2 exacerbations in 6 weeks, each requiring you to be admitted to hospital? According to the American Thoracic Society, it can take a month or longer to recover completely. See more here:
https://www.thoracic.org/patients/patient-resources/resources/copd-exacerbation-ecopd.pdf
Do you know what caused the exacerbation?
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Hi Colleen, yes it was two times in 6 weeks. It was my first experience. They said they thought it was caused by anxiety and I had a panic attack. First time with panic attack and I thought I was having a heart attack. Thanks so much for the quick reply. I am getting better every day!