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Is COPD Reversible After Quitting Smoking?
Question: is copd reversible ,after stop smoking?
Brief Answer:
no unfortunately it is not reversible but smoking prevents further damage
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
No, unfortunately it is not reversible.
The changes that have occurred are usually permanent.
Smoking cessation however would prevent further damage from occurring so it is very helpful from this standpoint.
If the inhaler that you are currently using is not helping you, there are alternatives that can be used.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
no unfortunately it is not reversible but smoking prevents further damage
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
No, unfortunately it is not reversible.
The changes that have occurred are usually permanent.
Smoking cessation however would prevent further damage from occurring so it is very helpful from this standpoint.
If the inhaler that you are currently using is not helping you, there are alternatives that can be used.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
what are alternatives to albuterol
Brief Answer:
there are different options
Detailed Answer:
HI
The other inhalers would be spiriva (has been shown to be very effective), salmeterol, formoterol, metaproterenol.
Salmeterol , spiriva and formoterol are long acting which means that they stay in the body for a long time.
In some cases, inhaled steroids are also needed.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
there are different options
Detailed Answer:
HI
The other inhalers would be spiriva (has been shown to be very effective), salmeterol, formoterol, metaproterenol.
Salmeterol , spiriva and formoterol are long acting which means that they stay in the body for a long time.
In some cases, inhaled steroids are also needed.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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