pulmonary disorders
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Treatment of COPD
(See also Treatment of Stable COPD and Smoking cessation Inhaled bronchodilators, corticosteroids, or both Supportive care (eg, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation) COPD management involves treatment of Treatment of Stable COPD and prevention and treatment of Smoking Cessation is critical in treatment of COPD. Treatment of chronic stable COPD aims to prevent exacerbations and improve lung and physical function. Relieve symptoms rapidly with primarily short-acting beta-adrenergic drugs and decrease exacerbations with inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting beta-adrenergic drugs, long-acting anticholinergic drugs, or a combination (see table Pharmacologic Treatment of COPD ). Pulmonary Rehabilitation includes structured and supervised exercise training, nutrition counseling, and self-management education. Oxygen Therapy is indicated for selected patients. Treatment of Acute COPD Exacerbation ensures adequate oxygenation and near-normal blood pH, reverses airway obstruction, and treats any cause. 