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What are the treatment options for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

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What are the treatment options for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

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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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