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(Verywell Health, 2025) COPD managements

Available at: COPD Treatment Options

COPD Treatment

Although COPD cannot be cured, different treatment approaches focus on relieving symptoms, enhancing quality of life, and minimizing exacerbations.

Pharmacologic Treatments:

  • Bronchodilators

  • Inhaled Corticosteroids

  • Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) Inhibitors

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Non-Pharmacologic Therapies:

  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation: This comprehensive program includes exercise training, nutritional advice, and education, aiming to improve the physical and emotional well-being of COPD patients.

  • Oxygen Therapy

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Lifestyle Modifications:

  • Smoking Cessation: The most crucial step in preventing COPD progression is quitting smoking. Healthcare providers can offer resources and support to assist in this process.

  • Vaccinations: Staying up-to-date with vaccinations, such as influenza and pneumococcal vaccines, can prevent infections that may exacerbate COPD symptoms.

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Surgical Interventions:

  • Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)

  • Lung Transplant

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(Verywell Health, 2025) Treating COPD according to GOLD Guide

Available at: COPD Treatment Options

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