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Quit Smoking. Qui!ing smoking is an impo"ant pa" of

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COPD Medications. ...

Pulmonary Rehabilitation. ...

Supplemental Oxygen. ...

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Endobronchial Valve (EBV) Therapy. ...

Surgery. ...

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What is the most e!ective treatment for

COPD?

Oxygen therapy.

Some people with COPD use oxygen only during

activities or while sleeping. Others use oxygen all the
time. Oxygen therapy can improve quality of life and
is the only COPD therapy proved to extend life.
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Can a person with COPD get be"er?

There is no cure for COPD, but disease

management can slow disease progression, relieve
symptoms and keep you out of hospital. Treatment
aims to prevent fu"her damage, reduce the risk of
complications and ease some of the symptoms.
Treatment options include pulmonary rehabilitation,
medicines and oxygen therapy.

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What is the life expectancy of a person with

COPD?

The 5-year life expectancy for people with COPD

ranges from 40% to 70%, depending on disease
severity. This means that 5 years a#er diagnosis 40
to 70 out of 100 people will be alive. For severe
COPD, the 2-year survival rate is just 50%.

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How can I stop my COPD from progressing?

Tips to slow the progression of your COPD

1. Stop smoking. ...

2. Keep active with exercise. ...

3. A!end pulmonary rehabilitation. ...

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5. Get your vaccinations. ...

6. Maintain a healthy lifestyle. ...

7. Take your medicine as instructed.

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How do I know what stage I am with COPD?

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Is COPD a terminal condition?

How can I make my lungs stronger with

COPD?

Practice holding a gentle stretch for 10 to 30

seconds, slowly breathing in and out. Repeat this a
few times. Aerobic exercise is good for your hea"
and lungs and allows you to use oxygen more
e-ciently. Walking, biking and swimming are great
examples of aerobic exercise.

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What bene#ts can I claim with COPD UK?

There are two types of bene.ts that you could be

eligible for if you cannot work because of your illness
– Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and Employment and
Suppo$ Allowance (ESA). SSP is for absences from
work up to 28 weeks and ESA is for longer term
absences.

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worse?

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(COPD) - Treatment
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phlegm, the doctor may recommend taking a mucolytic
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COPD - Diagnosis and treatment

15 Apr 2020 — A medication approved
for people with severe COPD and
symptoms of chronic bronchitis is
roflumilast (Daliresp), a
phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor.

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Treatment
Medicine. Symptoms such as coughing or wheezing can be
treated with medicine. Pulmonary rehabilitation, a
personalized treatment program that teaches you how to ...

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What are the treatments for COPD?

1 May 2022 — What are the treatments for COPD? · Don't
smoke · Get vaccinated · Pulmonary rehabilitation · Have a
self-management plan · Look after other medical ...

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17 May 2022 — COPD treatment focuses on relieving
symptoms, such as coughing and breathing problems, and
avoiding respiratory infections.

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Surgery. Surgery is reserved for severe COPD or when other
treatments have failed, which is more likely when you have a
form of severe emphysema. One ...

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

31 Jan 2023 — Treatments for COPD usually involve
relieving the symptoms with medication, for example by
using an inhaler to make breathing easier.

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