How to take care of COPD？

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a difficult-to-treat respiratory disease. Patients need to pay attention to the usual care of COPD. Thereby reducing the frequency of morbidity.

• Stop smoking and exposure to these places.
• Sealed
• Crowded
• Smoke, exhaust

• dust
• pollen
• air fragrance
• pet dander
• perfume
• mothballs
• powder for detergent supplies

Pay attention to keep warm can help care of COPD. When the weather is cold, it is best to wear a scarf or a mask when going out. Pay attention to outdoor air quality. Minimize going out when the air quality outside is poor.

Masks should be worn when entering and leaving public places. And get vaccinated regularly.

It is best to exercise 3-5 times a week for more than 20-30 minutes each time. Gradually increase activity endurance. However, the principle should be that it will not cause fatigue or discomfort. Walking is the best option.

Eat small, frequent meals. Reduce your intake of sugary foods. Limit salt intake. Cut down on foods that can cause gas. For example:

• beans
• radish
• brocoli
• onion
• corn
• kale

In order to reduce the concentration of carbon dioxide in the body and reduce the burden of breathing, the intake of these kinds of foods should be reduced. E.g:

• starchy foods
• spicy food
• gas-producing foods
• Carbohydrates (candy, desserts, sugar-sweetened beverages, and candied fruit)

1. The phenomenon of shortness of breath is getting worse, difficulty breathing, wheezing, persistent cough or increased sputum volume
   More, the sputum is bloodshot with peculiar smell or the color is yellow or green.
2. High fever, chills, chest tightness, irregular heartbeat.
3. When shortness of breath occurs, please inhale a short-acting bronchodilator as soon as possible. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention immediately.