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COPD and The Winter Season Five Things to Know
Oxygen Therapy, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Therapy
November 18, 2020 As the winter nears, those
suffering from respiratory disorders start to
experience the first bout of the season that
they dread. Cold, cough and respiratory disorders
become a constant companion as the winter wafts
in, making it difficult for them to trudge
through this season with ease.
For those suffering from COPD, the onset of the
winter season also calls for some special
precautions and preparations. Here are some
simple tips to ensure that you can work through
the winter with ease 1. Maintain your COPD
equipment Ensuring that your oxygen concentrator
is in ship-shape is the first thing to take care
of before winter sets in. Cleaning sieve beds
and checking hoses for leaks right before the
onset of winter can help you go through the
winter season without breakdowns.
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• Cleaning your humidification equipment every
  other day
• Humidifiers can get mouldy in the winter.
  Cleaning your humidifiers often can ensure fewer
  bouts of irritation in your lungs.
• Enhance your fluid intake
• Drinking enough water is the first way to fight
  the cold. Enhance your fluid intake to
• include water, soup, gruel, tea or other fluids
  of choice. Remember that you lose moisture with
  every breath. Enhancing your fluid intake will
  replenish that lost hydration and will make you
  feel better even if you get a cold.
• Avoid smoke and fumes
• If you smoke, winters is a good time to avoid
  smoking if you can. Smoking can irritate your
  lungs and will exacerbate your symptoms in case
  you catch a cold. Fumes from open fires, scented
  candles, incense and fuel can make you feel much
  worse than usual and in severe cases, land you
  in a hospital.
• Avoid crowds and sick people
• If you suffer from COPD, avoiding large crowds
  and staying away from sick people can
• help you to stay healthier. Ensuring that you
  wash your hands after every contact with someone
  from outside your house and wearing a mask will
  reduce the chances of getting infected.
• Although this is a generic list, it goes a long
  way in ensuring that you take care of yourself
  more than usual. Winters are worse than summers
  for sufferers of COPD, and the pandemic has only
  made things worse than usual. At Sanrai, we care
  for your well-being and will ensure that you are
  well-informed to take care of the things that may
  affect you in this season. We are here to help
  you in case of any problems that may occur due to
  device malfunctions or service and spares.
• Until the winter passes and gives way to the
  warmth of spring, please take care and be well!

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