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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (Expert Forum)
COPD and Infections
Answered by
MN
This forum is for questions and support regarding COPD, coughing/wheezing, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung infections, pollution, smoking, treatment for COPD, and what causes COPD.
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish Health, Oct 03, 2007 11:32AM
, Oct 03, 2007 11:32AM
Several things: Avoidance of crowds, friends and family with colds during the winter when colds are most highly prevalent. Also the use of an inhaled steroid along with an inhaled long-acting bronchodilator (Serevent, Spiriva or both).
Pay more careful attention to your respiratory health so that, when you first sense the onset of a cold, the very first signs, you can contact your doctor and arrange to initiate oral steroid and/or antibiotic therapy.
Finally, avoid the agony of Influenza by getting a Flu Shot soon.
Pay more careful attention to your respiratory health so that, when you first sense the onset of a cold, the very first signs, you can contact your doctor and arrange to initiate oral steroid and/or antibiotic therapy.
Finally, avoid the agony of Influenza by getting a Flu Shot soon.
Member Comments (2)
by gipsey, Oct 02, 2007 10:44AM
To: jack
hi jack, i to have copd i try to keep away from people any infections take vit c i wish i new . keep well regards gipsey
