Treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Part 4 of 4)| HealthiNation
Treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Part 4 of 4)| HealthiNation – Medication and non-medication treatment options to help you breathe easier with COPD. Related Videos: What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ? (Part 1 of 4) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Signs of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) (Part 2 of 4) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Preventing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) (Part 3 of 4) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com TRANSCRIPT: Treating COPD While there is no cure for COPD, there are treatments that can help you manage the condition and breathe easier. Medication Options Drug treatments come in two major types: bronchodilators and anti-inflammatories. Bronchodilators. These relax muscles inside bronchial tubes, which will help reduce overall airflow obstruction. They also improve the ability to clear mucus and the endurance of fatigued respiratory muscles. Bronchodilators also come in two main categories: anticholinergics and beta-antagonists. Anticholinergics. These are used to decrease mucus secretions and are actually the drug of choice for COPD maintenance and may also help slow progression of disease. Beta-agonists. These are used to dilate airways. Anti-inflammatories. Ani-inflammatory drugs are used to subdue inflammation in airways. Anti-inflammatories that are typically used are inhaled steroids, or “corticosteroids.” They work well in about 10 to15 percent of COPD patients, but overuse can weaken the bones and increase the risk of high blood pressure and diabetes. Non …
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