COPD Treatment
Introduction
Our Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatments
Madhuram Women's & General Hospital use a simple test called spirometry to see how well your lungs work. For this test, you blow air into a tube attached to a machine. This lung function test measures how much air you can breathe out and how fast you can do it. We will take your medical history, perform a physical exam and order some tests, like breathing tests.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that causes difficulty breathing, coughing, and other symptoms. While there is no cure for COPD, there are various treatments that can help manage symptoms, improve quality of life, and slow the progression of the disease.
If you smoke, the most important thing you can do to slow the progression of COPD is to quit smoking. We will guide you the strategies to help you quit.
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Your healthcare provider may prescribe bronchodilators and/or corticosteroids to help manage your COPD symptoms. It is important to take these medications as prescribed, and to let us know if you are experiencing any side effects.
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If your oxygen levels are low, we may recommend oxygen therapy to help you breathe more easily. Follow the recommended guidelines for using oxygen, including proper storage, maintenance, and safety precautions.
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A pulmonary rehabilitation program can help you manage your COPD symptoms and improve your quality of life. These programs typically include exercise training, breathing techniques, and education on how to manage COPD symptoms.
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