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Care of the respiratory system

 avoid people who have cold or flu symptoms

 Keep your house clean and free from excess dust.

 Avoid construction sites. Dust can be harmful. If you must go
near this type of area, wear a mask.

 Avoid air pollution, including tobacco smoke, wood or oil

smoke. Also avoid pollen.

 Make sure your cooking vent is working properly so cooking

fumes can be drawn out of the house.

 Try to eat a balanced diet. Good nutrition is important to

help the body resist infection. Eat foods from all the food

groups.

 Drink plenty of fluids - at least 6 to 8 glasses per day.

 Frequently wash your hands with soap and warm water, es-

pecially before preparing food, eating.

 Avoid smoking and second-hand smoke (the smoke from a

burning cigarette and the smoke exhaled by a smoker).

 Get enough sleep and rest.

 Be careful to avoid infection when traveling. In areas where

the water might be unsafe, drink bottled water or other bev-
erages.

 Swim only in chlorinated pools.

 See a doctor early enough if you do not feel well.