- To prevent irritation of the airway, avoid smoking or dusting (use a mop or vacuum instead) . Avoid crowded public areas or close contact with people with a respiratory tract infection.
- Wearing masks and scarves is suggested when there is much diurnal temperature variation. Avoid the crowded public places during flu season.
- When there is coughing, avoid eating iced, cold or sweet food and beverages. Hold off oranges and grapefruit temporarily.
- Eat a balanced nutrition with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Exercise long deep breaths and maintain a healthy lifestyle with adequate exercise.
- Take medication as instructed and follow-up as scheduled.
- During exacerbation, sit up, minimize activities, and stop eating or drinking. Take long deep breaths and take emergent medication if previously instructed by a physician.
- Please call or return to the hospital as soon as possible if there are following symptoms：
- Acute severe shortness of breath or rapid shallow breaths
- Much yellowish sputum
- Lips or nails turning blue or gray
- Wheezing
- Cold sweating
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management
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