• Do not smoke tobacco. If you do smoke tobacco, talk with your healthcare provider about smoking cessation programs to help you quit smoking.
• Avoid Smoke. In addition to quitting smoking, it's important to avoid places where others smoke. Second-hand smoke can contribute to lung damage.
• Have vaccinations each year to protect against flu and pneumonia. 
• Keep active and exercise at the appropriate level for your age and health situation.
• Eat a balanced diet.  Good nutrition helps maintain your good health.
• Dress properly in insulated winter apparel and layers of clothing.  See Cold Weather Hazards, COPD Digest-Vol. 4, Issue 3, pgs. 8-9.pdf.
• Wash your hands often and take extra precautions to avoid exposure to possible contaminants.
• Avoid contact with sick individuals to reduce risk of catching a cold or the flu.
• Drink plenty of fluids to properly hydrate your body to defend against infection and viruses.
• Cover your head and face to provide extra protection against breathing cold air - even during short exposures.  See Cold Weather Hazards, COPD Digest-Vol. 4, Issue 3, pgs. 8-9.pdf.
• See your healthcare provider regularly.

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