Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Overview

Living With COPD

There are many changes to lifestyle and home remedies that may increase the quality of life of patients with COPD. When living with COPD, the most important thing to do after quitting smoking is to avoid smoke, air pollution, and other irritants. It is also important to begin eating a healthy diet and to exercise regularly. Another way to cope with COPD is to learn breathing and relaxation techniques to breathe more efficiently throughout the day.

Aside from all the different kinds of lifestyle changes, it is also important to see a doctor regularly to monitor lung function. A doctor may be able to advise whether nutritional supplements are needed, and give some breathing exercises.

Lifestyle changes can ease the symptoms of COPD. With this in mind, continue reading to learn all the different methods of quitting smoking.