COPD is a chronic condition — but flare-ups require prompt care. Our providers evaluate and manage COPD exacerbations, prescribe medications, and coordinate with your primary care physician for long-term management.
WHAT IS COPD?
COPD is a progressive lung disease characterized by obstructed airflow that makes it difficult to breathe. It typically develops from long-term exposure to irritants — most commonly cigarette smoke, but also air pollution and occupational dust or chemicals. There is no cure, but with the right management, symptoms can be significantly controlled.
🫁 SYMPTOMS
→ Chronic cough with or without mucus
→ Shortness of breath especially during activity
→ Wheezing and chest tightness
→ Frequent respiratory infections
⚕️ HOW WE CAN HELP
✓ Breathing treatments during flare-ups
✓ Oxygen monitoring and support
✓ Inhaler and corticosteroid prescriptions
✓ Antibiotics for bacterial infection flares
✓ Results and notes sent to your primary physician
✓ Referral to pulmonology when needed
🚨 GO TO ER IF:
→ Severe shortness of breath at rest
→ Lips or fingernails turning blue
→ Confusion or altered mental status
→ Inhaler providing no relief
COMMON QUESTIONS
Where can I get treated for a COPD flare-up in Novi, MI?
PrimeCare Urgent Care provides same-visit evaluation and treatment for COPD exacerbations at 39555 W. Ten Mile Road, Suite 301, Novi, MI. No appointment needed. We offer breathing treatments, oxygen monitoring, and prescription management on-site. Call (248) 426-9680.
Can a COPD flare-up be managed at urgent care?
Urgent care is appropriate for mild to moderate COPD flare-ups — increased shortness of breath, increased mucus, or worsening cough. We can provide breathing treatments and prescribe medications to manage your exacerbation. Severe flare-ups with very low oxygen levels, confusion, or no response to treatment require the emergency room.
Does COPD require a primary care physician for long-term management?
Yes. COPD is a chronic condition requiring ongoing management — regular lung function monitoring, inhaler adjustments, and coordination with pulmonology when needed. If you don’t have a primary care physician to manage your COPD, PrimeCare of Novi — connected to our urgent care — is accepting new patients. See below for details.
What is the difference between COPD and asthma?
Asthma is typically an inflammatory condition that can be fully controlled and is often reversible. COPD involves permanent structural damage to the lungs that is progressive and not fully reversible. Both cause breathing difficulty, wheezing, and coughing — but they require different long-term management approaches.
DON’T HAVE A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN?
If you don’t have a primary care physician — or are looking for one who will actually take time to get to know you — PrimeCare of Novi is connected to our urgent care and accepting new patients.
TRADITIONAL CARE
Schedule appointments with your PrimeCare physician for annual wellness visits, chronic condition management, preventive screenings, and follow-up care. Covered by most major insurance plans.
✓ Long-term health management
✓ Preventive care and screenings
✓ Chronic disease management
✓ Covered by most major insurance
PERSONALIZED CARE
Everything in standard care — plus same-day availability, extended visits, direct physician communication, and a doctor who has time to truly manage your health. Insurance still covers applicable services.
✓ Same-day availability when you need it
✓ Direct physician communication between visits
✓ Extended visits — no rushed appointments
✓ Your insurance still covers applicable services
✓ From the cost of a coffee a day
WALK IN TODAY
Walk-in urgent care in Novi, MI. Primary care-focused providers. No appointment needed.
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. If you have any questions or concerns we cannot wait to care for you. PrimeCare Urgent Care, PLLC does not provide any warranty or liability for your use of this information.
