How to prolong COPD Life Expectancy

C hronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a string of lung diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. It can be identified by the increase in breathless. COPD Life Expectancy is short as it symptoms are noticeable when it has well developed. COPD mostly develop in people who smoke, work in a dusty environment, chemical industries and those who stay close people smoking. COPD Life Expectancy can be prolonged through quitting smoking. Smoke from a cigarette when inhaled it combine with hemoglobin blocking hemoglobin from transporting oxygen to all parts of the body. Individuals who smoking and want to stop; they can use some medication and medical therapy. Nicotine is used to suppress the need to smoke. Also, people should avoid second-hand smoke as it causes progression of COPD. COPD patients should ensure that they live in a clean and dust free environment. The environment needs to be free from air pollution, chemicals and fumes as they affect breathing system. The dust, fumes, and chemicals cause difficulties in breathing. A healthy diet is advised to COPD patients as it prevents quick progression of the disease. A healthy diet will ensure that the immune system is boosted and strong to fight the disease. In the menu, minimal fats are used to prevent accumulation of adipose tissues in the body. Due to a healthy immune system the individual is not easily attacked by other health conditions, hence, prevention of COPD progression. Patients with COPD need not to overwork or do extreme physical exercise to prevent overworking respiratory system. The individuals should ensure that they are stress-free and comfort to prevent the increase of oxygen demand. Considering environment, diet and exercise COPD Life Expectancy can be prolonged. [Photo: flickr.com]