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I have copd and also facing gas and bloating, which is affecting breathing exercises Is apple cider vinegar useful to check gas and bloating. How often should it be used.
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Sir COPD is associated with gas in many. Treat with low acidic diet and antacid and protonpump inhibitor Drugs under doctors prescriptions and monitoring. Patients using theophylline tablet or syrup and smoking liquor etc have increase acidity It’s good practice to eat a light meal 2 hrs before sleep to prevent acid reflux Constipation is a frequent problem in senior age and COPD. Eat fibre more and adequate water to reduce constipationand it’s long term effects. Helicobacter pylori is a common infection of stomach in normals and COPD. That will also be addressed by your family physician.
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