How to prevent COPD exacerbations (Chest) or not. Whatever the case may be.

[Puffthemagicdragon]

At the bottom of the article it says " These numbers should be taken with a full dash of salt and kept in their proper context. " so please take this into account.

pulmccm.org/2013/review-art...

[scrobbitty]

Interesting article though Puff, thanks for that. I guess it just shows that everyone is an individual with their conditions. I know that after both my PR sessions, I had an exacerbation - whether this is coincidental or the fact that both were in the winter and the weather was foul, no idea. x

[Hidden]

Good morning Puff

I would recommend applying all that can be learnt on a pulmonary rehabilitation course. Managing symptoms and taking precautions that may well prevent exacerbations. Hopefully every PR course will / should cover this.

Such things as:

Having your annual flu shot

The pneumonia vaccine

Taking precautions during hot weather and cold weather

Having a good diet

Exercising regularly

Avoid person who may be infected with a cold or a virus of any kind.

Avoiding traffic pollution, or other pollutions) taking precautions to avoid same

Not smoking and avoiding passive smoking) ---- " ----- " ----- ----------"-------

Most all of these tips can be found on BLF pages also

blf.org.uk/Page/Living-with...

Kind regards

BC x

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Oh.... and of course taking medications as prescribed

[Puffthemagicdragon in reply to Hidden]

i do most of that anyway.

[Hidden in reply to Puffthemagicdragon]

just general guidelines for everyone with a chronic lung condition, the combination of applying these guidelines will far outweigh any medication alone in helping to avoid exacerbations.

[libbygood]

Notice it says at the very end that Vit D dosn't help prevent COPD Exacerbations. I take Vit D, it really has never been actually proven that the vitamin helps. Never sure whether I should tak them or not.

Lib x

[scrobbitty in reply to libbygood]

It helps with vitamin C absorption. It hasn't been proven that it doesn't work either and I believe you cannot overdose on vit D - the body regulates it naturally. I take multi-vitamins daily and if I miss one day, I see a difference. xx

[peege in reply to libbygood]

my respitory nurse said it was essential, for bones, especially if you take medicines containing steriods xx

[libbygood]

Thanks scrobbitty I will continue with Vit D, as you said it hasn't been proven that it dosn't work. We are being very serious this morning !

Lib x

[scrobbitty in reply to libbygood]

Yep, it has to stop immediately LOL xxx

[phillips1 in reply to scrobbitty]

Scrobbity

I thought I ordered you to the daft-as-a-brush corner. If you come out again I will have to smack your bum.

Bobby xxxx

[scrobbitty in reply to phillips1]

You'll have to catch me first xx

[Hidden in reply to phillips1]

Scrobbs - have him for physical harassment - I will bear witness SMILEY

[phillips1 in reply to Hidden]

I can do two bums as cheaply as one

Bobby xxxx

[Hidden in reply to phillips1]

What's this. I smell sexual harassment, Bobby!!!!

[phillips1 in reply to Hidden]

I might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb.

Bobby xxxx

[Hidden]

I take it 3 times a week Stitch and my consultant did warn me about side effects he does an ecg to check my hearts OK I think some one posted recently to say the heart worrys had been unproven now

JULIE X