Here are three tips for avoiding flare ups and staying healthy with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD):
- Wash your hands often. Upper respiratory viruses (cold and flu) account for over half of COPD exacerbations. So wash your hands frequently, steer clear of sick friends and family members, and get a flu vaccination.
- Quit smoking. Smoking is the number one cause of COPD and can increase exacerbations.
- Baby your lungs. Dust, pollen, strong fumes, and other environmental air pollutants can make it harder for lungs to do their job, so think about ways to improve the air you breathe.
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