Here are some tips on caring for your emphysema:
- Never dismiss a “smoker’s cough” as harmless.
- If you are a smoker and you have coughed steadily for over a month, your lungs are probably damaged. Stop smoking immediately.
- Breathing techniques, aromatherapy, and oxygen therapy may alleviate some discomfort
People with emphysema are especially vulnerable to pneumonia, bronchitis, and other lung infections, as well as cardiovascular problems. However, mild physical exercise is generally recommended.
