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Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:05 pm

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about COPD(Free Handout)


Medical Treatment



Medical treatments for COPD include the following:


Bronchodilators and Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Mucolytics
Antibiotics
Oxygen



Bronchodilators and Anti-inflammatory Agents

Pharmacological treatment involves bronchodilators (beta2 agonists, anticholinergics, and theophylline) and anti-inflammatory drugs (corticosteroids). These are most effective when inhaled. There are several delivery method...Read the full article
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