Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) makes it hard to breathe. Narrowed airways can make you cough, wheeze, and feel short of breath. It can affect how you exercise, work, and do other daily ...
In addition to traditional pharmacologic options for COPD, physicians can also consider other therapeutic and surgical options. Therapeutic options include oxygen therapies, pulmonary rehabilitation ...
Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a treatment for end-stage lung disease caused by emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that causes shortness of breath ...
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways Quitting smoking is the most important step to manage COPD.Regular exercise can help improve lung function and increase lung capacity.Breathing ...