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I currently was diagnosed with copd i stopped smoking it's been about 3 months i take the medication that i am required to but i still have some flare-ups does this cause the inside of the rib cage and lungs to itch?

Q: i currently was diagnosed with copd i stopped smoking it's been about 3 months i take the medication that i am required to but i still have some flare-ups does this cause the inside of the rib cage and lungs to itch?

: Itching is not a symptom of COPD exacerbation.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Itching is not a symptom of COPD exacerbation.

Answered 6/6/2022

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A member asked:

I currently was diagnosed with copd i stopped smoking it's been about 3 months i take the medication that i am required to but i still have some flare-ups does this cause the inside of the rib cage and lungs to itch?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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