Living with COPD

It’s sometimes hard to breathe when you have COPD. Even simple things, like getting dressed or cooking a meal, might be tough. COPD can’t be cured, but you can help prevent it from getting worse. If you smoke, the best thing you can do for yourself is to quit. Exercise, inhalers, and practicing new ways to breathe can also help you feel better. You’re more likely to get lung infections because you have COPD, so now is the time to get your flu shot! Ask your doctor if you should also get a pneumococcal shot—it keeps you from getting as sick if you get pneumonia. Get vaccinated against COVID. Learn more about how to breathe easy and stay healthy when you have COPD.

Contact the cardiology specialists at ICA Cardiology by calling (713) 790-9125 today!  Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas and can advise on reducing your risk of heart failure if you have been diagnosed with COPD.