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Home Care
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Home care for COPD includes: - Stop smoking.
- Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
- Avoid exposure to pollen.
- Avoid exposure to mold.
- Change air conditioning filters every month.
- Use a humidifier
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Follow an exercise plan developed with your doctor.
- Weight loss if you are overweight
 - Take prescribed medicines as directed.
- Acetaminophen for pain and fever
- Ibuprofen for pain and fever
- Cough medications:
- Only as directed by your doctor
- Ask your doctor if you would benefit from peak flow measurement or PEFR
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