my husband has copd/emphysema. Of course difficulty breathing at times. Now he has watery bm s which leave stains in his jeans. Now it is hard to get the stain out. He drinks about 6-12 bottles of beer a day and smokes about 3 packs a day. I am now concerned about the bm s.
Hi, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of lung diseases that cause obstruction to air through lungs and leads to breathing difficulty. The first thing is he should stop smoking. Treatment of this condition includes1. Bronchodilators.2. Inhaled steroids.3. Combination inhalers including bronchodilators and inhaled steroids.4. Oral steroids.5. Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors.6. Theophylline.7. Antibiotics. The treatment options depend on spirometry findings and stage of the disease.Lifestyle modifications which might help in slowing the progress of disease includesDoing breathing exercisesInhaling clear fresh air regularlyAvoiding pollution and smokeExercising moderatelyEating healthy