While she loves gardening and volunteering at the local theater in the park, Karolyn's greatest joy is her energetic 6-year-old grandson, Liam.
Karolyn believes she is managing her COPD "well enough," yet over the last year, she has had a moderate flare-up on a short walk to the park and another one while chasing Liam in the backyard. Both left her breathless and fatigued and worsened her lung function.
Karolyn hopes to work with her pulmonologist and primary care physician to find a treatment plan that helps her breathe better as she continues to be active.
Karolyn is not an actual DUPIXENT patient.
I WANT TO BE ABLE TO BREATHE BETTER WHILE PLAYING WITH MY GRANDSON
TREATMENT GOALS
Better breathing while spending time with her grandson, Liam
Fewer moderate flare-ups that require the use of corticosteroids or antibiotics
BACKGROUND, MEDICAL HISTORY, AND SYMPTOMS
- Smoker trying to quit
- Triggered by air quality and pet dander
- Uses her daily inhaler as prescribed
- Came close to being hospitalized after a bout of pneumonia last year
- Diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension)
- Has had 2 flare-ups in the last year
CURRRENT TREATMENTS USED IN THE LAST YEAR
- Triple inhaled therapy
- Oral corticosteroids
Do you often struggle with breathlessness?