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How can you avoid COPD triggers?
The first thing is to know your triggers.
When you are having symptoms, note the things around you that might be causing them. Then look for patterns in what may be triggering your symptoms. When you have your list of possible triggers, work with your doctor to find ways to avoid them.
Here are some ways to avoid a few common triggers.
- Avoid infections such as COVID-19, colds, and the flu.
- Wash your hands often.
- Do not smoke or allow others to smoke around you.
- If there is a lot of pollution, pollen, or dust outside, try to stay inside and keep your windows closed. Use an air conditioner or air filter. Check your local weather report or news for air quality and pollen reports.
- Get a flu vaccine every year. Talk to your doctor about getting the pneumococcal and whooping cough (pertussis) shots. Stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines.
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