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Are COPD patients vulnerable to chest congestion immediately on a sudden change of weather? If so, why and what precautions do they need to take?
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Yes they are more vulnerable to sudden change of temperature and humidity and they should wait for some time about 10 mins while coming out of chilled ac room, if possible. To avoid whether change they should remain indoors for maximum possible time. They must be ready with inhalers for sudden change in whether.
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