Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a non-communicable long-term condition characterised by accelerated lung-function decline and intermittent episodes of respiratory illness called exacerbations. We discuss the current understanding of the role of viruses in these elements of COPD. The burden of acute viral illness in COPD is great and largely unrecognised. https://fentybeautys.shop/product-category/body/