What are the treatment options for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
What are the treatment options for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Treatment options for COPD include three classes of inhaled medications that open airways, reduce secretions and reduce inflammation; in severe cases, oxygen therapy is advised. Watch pulmonologist Brian Gelbman, MD, explain these treatment options.
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