COPD Action Plan

Green (usual)

Baseline breathing and activity. Continue daily inhalers. Move daily, save your energy for what matters.

Yellow (early flare)

More cough, more mucus, or thicker mucus; short of breath with usual activity. Start rescue inhaler; use your written action-plan steps; call your provider today.

Red (danger)

Very short of breath at rest, can't speak in full sentences, blue lips, or new confusion. Call 911.