pulmonary disorders
Treatment of Stable COPD
Key Points
Relieve symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 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. Encourage smoking cessation using multiple interventions (eg, behavior modification, support groups,nicotinereplacement, drug therapy). Optimize use of supportive treatments (eg, nutrition, pulmonary rehabilitation, self-directed exercise). 