Protect yourself

Dr Kumar says, “COPD patients whom I usually see on a regular basis come to us with a history of prolonged cough, breathlessness, even cough accompanied with sputum, and wheezing.”

Ensure that you keep your personal details ‘personal'. Things like your maiden name, your first friend in college, the name of your pet – are details that impersonators look for on social media groups online, so keep them well-guarded.