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How Can COPD Along With Asthma And Emphysema Be Treated?
I am a Vietnam vet and have been told I have been exposed to agent orange. I have been diagnoised with COPD along with Asthma, Emphasyma and Pulmanary Fibrosis. I quit smoking 30 years ago nd was less than a pack a day smoker. Pardon the spelling. I am almost 80 and trying to get VA help but they say unless its cancer or diabeties its not from agent orange
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
COPD with asthma can be regulated however can't be cured.
COPD lead to increase lung volume and body get used to low oxygen level.However for COPD control commonly used are home based oxygen therapy.
this is found to be most successful treatment
along with drugs like inhalation steroids and beta agonists.
Avoid smoky environment, allergen, vigrous exercise
and don't skip medication.
Also take care during changing weather as COPD prone to develop chest infection.
If you have not started on any treatment it will be wise in my opinion to consult pulmonologist for base line examination and investigation
also for starting treatment.
And if you are already on treatment but not of much help speak to treating doctor so that he can change drugs you are taking or if required investigate you further.
Wish you all the very best
COPD lead to increase lung volume and body get used to low oxygen level.However for COPD control commonly used are home based oxygen therapy.
this is found to be most successful treatment
along with drugs like inhalation steroids and beta agonists.
Avoid smoky environment, allergen, vigrous exercise
and don't skip medication.
Also take care during changing weather as COPD prone to develop chest infection.
If you have not started on any treatment it will be wise in my opinion to consult pulmonologist for base line examination and investigation
also for starting treatment.
And if you are already on treatment but not of much help speak to treating doctor so that he can change drugs you are taking or if required investigate you further.
Wish you all the very best
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