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| Emphysema Exercise |
Question:
What can I in terms of exercise and health to reduce the symptons of emphysema?
Answer:
To prevent the onset (or worsening) of emphysema, you should take the
following steps:
-If you smoke, quit. Or seek assistance to help you quit. Insurance
plans will pay or most smoking cessation programs.
-Avoid workplace and environmental pollutants.
-Take measures to avoid colds and the flu (including a yearly flu
vaccination).
-Seek treatment at the earliest sign of any pulmonary (lung)
infection or if you have trouble breathing.
-Drink plenty of liquids.
-Exercise regularly and eat a healthful diet to help strengthen
your immune system.
-Avoid extremes of temperature and altitude.
As noted, emphysema does not suddenly occur. It develops over a long
period of time. Unfortunately, many sufferers ignore their condition
until it becomes serious, at which point treatment options are less
effective. Therefore, at the first sign of any of the symptoms listed
above, it is imperative that you immediately consult your health care
provider.
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