how can you manage copd?
Smoking cessation and supplemental oxygen.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
 The only measures that have been shown to reduce mortality are smoking cessation and supplemental oxygen. 
what is the full form of c o p d Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease what are its signs? Shortness of breath, and a cough that produces sputum. tell me more about the effects of the 1st one In severe COPD, vigorous coughing may lead to rib fractures or to a brief loss of consciousness. what does the last word you said for 'signs' mean? It is mucus that is coughed up from the lower airways (the trachea and bronchi). what colour is it? Purulent sputum is typically yellow or green. what are the symptoms of copd? Breathing out may take longer than breathing in, chest tightness may occur along with symptoms of leg swelling and bulging neck veins. how is it diagnosed? Spirometry. what is this? It is a pulmonary function tests. what medications are prescribed for it? Inhaled bronchodilators like β agonists and anticholinergics, and steroids.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [SEP] Management
No cure for COPD is known, but the symptoms are treatable and its progression can be delayed. People with COPD can experience flare-ups that are often triggered by a viral or bacterial respiratory infection. The major goals of management are to reduce risk factors, manage stable COPD, prevent and treat acute exacerbations, and manage associated illnesses. The only measures that have been shown to reduce mortality are smoking cessation and supplemental oxygen. Stopping smoking decreases the risk of death by 18%. Other recommendations include influenza vaccination once a year, pneumococcal vaccination once every five years, and reduction in exposure to environmental air pollution.