COPD Home page Send to a friend Print this page Search for new topic
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
trigger factors
Evaluation
Treatment
drugs
bronchodilators
questions for doctor
specialist
vaccines
Home Care
inhaler use
taking control
warning signs
wheezing attacks
Prevention
stop smoking
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
smoking
Types
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
COPD Prevention
Prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes:
  • Stop smoking.
  • Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
  • Avoid exposure to air pollution.
  • Avoid exposure to chemical fumes.
  • Avoid exposure to asbestos (asbestosis).
  • Avoid exposure to silica dust (silicosis)
  • Avoid exposure to coal dust (black lung)
Continue to COPD Prevention: Stop Smoking
View more Lung disease and breathing topics
Related Conditions

Visit Virtual Doctor
Visit Virtual Doctor
Visit Virtual Doctor
Visit Virtual Doctor
About freeMD FAQ Terms of Use New Visitor Feedback
freeMD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician. Please review our terms of use.

Last Updated: Jun 1, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2009 DSHI Systems, Inc.   Powered by: freeMD
Site Map
COPD References: