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