Health Tip: Helping COPD

(HealthDay News) -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term that describes long-term lung diseases including emphysema and bronchitis.

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute names these possible treatment options for COPD:

  • Use an inhaled medication, including a bronchodilator or steroid drug.
  • Attend pulmonary rehabilitation to help you learn how to manage symptoms.
  • Exercise to improve strength and breathing.
  • Quit smoking.
  • Avoid pollution when possible.
  • Use oxygen therapy.
  • Have lung surgery to treat severe COPD.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

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