This article discusses a qualitative study on the management of exacerbations in COPD patients. The researchers aimed at studying the ways through which the patients can identify and self-manage exacerbations even without the support of the healthcare providers. The study was conducted using a qualitative research method, and data was collected through in-depth interviews. The major finding of this research was that the patients were able to identify the occurrence of exacerbation by relying on the visible and invisible symptoms.