Water
Do not be surprised water is also a natural treatment of COPD. Water has lots of benefits it gives to the body. Collection of excess mucus in the airways is one of the common and frustrating symptoms of COPD. The mucus tends to be very thick and difficult to clear. However, regular intake of water will help thin the mucus and make it easy to clear, thereby reducing the uncontrollable and persistent coughing that comes with mucus accumulation. Also, as a COPD patient, it is likely for you to become dehydrated due to cold and coughing. Hence regular intake of water will keep you hydrated. However, it is not enough to just take in water, you also have to be concerned about the moisture content of the air in the home. You can increase the moisture content of the air in your home by using a humidifier. This will also ease breathing. [5]
