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eating right

Exercise and a healthy diet are vital components in managing COPD. Eating nutritiously helps your immune system keep disease and infection at bay.

The National Institutes of Health suggests eating 5 fruits or vegetables a day. Ask your healthcare professional about foods rich in antioxidants and their potential benefit for people with COPD. Although there is no cure for COPD, and eating right will not reverse the symptoms, a healthy diet, along with an exercise plan designed in consultation with your healthcare professional, can help improve your quality of life.


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