Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Treatment

There's currently no cure forchronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but treatment can help slow the progression of the condition and control the symptoms.Treatments include:stopping smoking– if you have COPD and you smoke, this is the most important thing you can doinhalersand tablets – to help make breathing easierpulmonary rehabilitation–a specialised programme of exercise and educationsurgery or alung transplant– although this is only an option for a very small number of peopleA doctor will discuss the various treatment options with you. Stop smokingIf you smoke, stoppingis themost effectiveway to prevent COPD getting worse.Although any damage done to your lungs and airways cannot be reversed, giving up smoking can help prevent further damage.This may be all the treatment that's needed in the early stages of COPD, but it's never too late tostop–even people with more advanced COPD will benefit from quitting.If you think you need help to stop smoking,visit Quit smoking for free...