What Fruits Should COPD Patients Avoid? A Guide to Better Breathing
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients often burn up to ten times more calories simply by breathing. Because of this increased energy expenditure and potential for respiratory distress, understanding what fruits should COPD patients avoid is a critical part of symptom management. Certain fruits can cause gas and bloating, which puts extra pressure on the diaphragm and lungs, making breathing even more difficult.
