Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Pulmonary diseases treatment and therapies

There is currently no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet pulmonary diseases treatment and therapies can help moderate the movement of the condition and control the side effects. Medicines include: quit smoking, inhalers and pharmaceuticals – to help make breathing easier, pulmonary rehabilitation – a specific program of exercise and education surgery or a lung transplant – although this is only an option for a very small number of people. Much of the treatment for COPD includes self-management and prevention of COPD. Oxygen therapy can improve quality of life and is the only COPD therapy proven to extend life. Surgery is an option for some people with some forms of severe emphysema who aren't helped sufficiently by medications alone. Surgical options include Lung volume reduction surgery, Lung transplant and Bullectomy. COPD Conferences will disclose the application of different treatments and therapies.