Health Tip: Help Prevent COPD

(HealthDay News) -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a general term for the narrowing of the small bronchi, the smaller airways that carry air to the lungs. The two prime diseases that make up COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

The American Lung Association suggests these steps to help protect you from COPD:

  • Don't smoke, and quit if you currently smoke.
  • Stay away from secondhand smoke, and don't allow other people to smoke in your home.
  • Avoid exposure to lung-damaging chemicals.
  • Take steps to help promote clean air in your community.
  • Schedule a visit with your doctor if you suspect that you may have COPD, particularly if you are 45 or older and have a history of smoking.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Tools You Can Use to Control Winter Asthma, Allergy Symptoms

    FDA Approves First Nasal Spray to Curb Anaphylaxis, An Alternative to Injections

    Most Families Exclude Foods Linked to Allergies

    There's Still Confusion on How to Spot, Treat Severe Allergic Reactions

    Many Kids Unnecessarily Hospitalized Following Allergic Reactions

    Antibiotics Might Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma, Allergies

    Wildfire Smoke Alters Immune System, Study Says

    Diabetes Meds Metformin, GLP-1s Can Also Curb Asthma

    Fast, Easy Nasal Swab Helps Diagnose Asthma Type in Kids

    Helene's Aftermath: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes

    Moderna's Combo Flu and COVID Shot Shows Promise

    Severe Infections Double Risk of Heart Failure

    Local Outbreaks Can Motivate The Vaccine-Hesitant, Poll Finds

    Americans Still Consider COVID Major Public Health Threat

    Blood Test May Help Predict How Long Immunity Lasts