Repeated Respiratory infections
People with COPD face a lot of trouble regarding clearing their lungs of different kinds of bacteria, dusts and other irritants in the air. This makes them vulnerable to various lung infections.
High risk patients have to be extremely cautious and watch for signs of lung infection and follow these tips to help prevent infections. You will probably not be able to prevent infections completely, but these tips will help you prevent infections as much as possible. Visit your doctor immediately if you suffer from any signs of respiratory infection like running nose or difficulty in breathing.