COPD and Summer: 8 Tips for Beating the Heat

The weather is certainly screaming "hot, hot, hot" this summer as many of us are hit with triple digit temperatures much earlier in the season than normal. But for people with COPD, summer temperatures are not only uncomfortable, they can be dangerous too. Extreme heat can cause worsening shortness of breath which can lead to further complications of COPD. Find out how you can stay cool and healthy this summer with these 8 great tips for beating the summer heat.