Look after your lungs
If smoking is part of your life, you should quit. Your healthcare team can support you with this if you need help. You should also avoid second-hand and environmental smoke, ask people not to smoke around you and avoid going outside if you may be exposed to smoke.
Fuel your body
It's important that you give your body plenty of energy by eating well, but having a chronic lung condition can make it hard. Small, frequent meals can help you maintain calorie and protein intake, which supports recovery. Take your time when eating, and try to choose soft, easy to chew food.
Keep moving
Staying active when you have a lung condition is hard. Talk to your healthcare team about ways you can keep moving. Short walks, gentle stretching, or chair exercises can help maintain strength and energy. If possible, try to continue activities you used to enjoy before you were diagnosed. You may need to make some changes, but it can be good to get back to ˘normalˇ life.
Watch your weight
Maintaining a healthy weight is important to keeping your body working well. Losing too much weight can impact your energy and make you more susceptible to getting sick. Gaining too much weight makes your lungs work harder and increases the risk of you developing other conditions.
