Colds and flu (respiratory), the complaints of people with COPD rather worse. Even likely to give flu complications like pneumonia. Each pneumonia is an attack on the lungs, it is important to prevent respiratory infections. A yearly flu shot is necessary for people with COPD. Take signs of flu to contact your doctor.
I can not always prevent respiratory infections. Keep therefore the signals from an eye infection. These signals may vary per person. Find out how a cold / flu you start.
Listen to the signals as:
• more fatigue
• Increased breathlessness
• Temperature increase
• less appetite
• change the color or tenacity of mucus coughed
If you notice these signs, you should do something as quickly as possible, to reduce damage to your airways. Contact the doctor to discuss whether you need additional medication. Take more rest and also decrease your pace. Cough the mucus and keep good food and good drink. Liquid foods such as yoghurt or custard, sometimes eating easier.