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Suggest Treatment For Asthma And Copd
my husband has asthma and copd along with other health issue his breathing has worsen and he is unable to lift over 20 pounds without losing his air. Is there a way to rebuild lung function or is this something we will have to get use to? And will a severe case of Copd cause him to have to go on disability
Mon, 12 May 2014
Hi there,
The very first thing is to evaluate his lungs' function through:
- chest X-ray
- respiratory functional test (spirometry)
Next, the management plan for COPD aims to control the symptoms and to do daily activities without any problem. Unfortunately, the damages that are already set cannot be reversed, but, symptoms can be well-controlled.
The aim of treatment is to prevent disability, which can rarely occur. The most important thing is to keep following up with his pneumologist for regular follow ups.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
The very first thing is to evaluate his lungs' function through:
- chest X-ray
- respiratory functional test (spirometry)
Next, the management plan for COPD aims to control the symptoms and to do daily activities without any problem. Unfortunately, the damages that are already set cannot be reversed, but, symptoms can be well-controlled.
The aim of treatment is to prevent disability, which can rarely occur. The most important thing is to keep following up with his pneumologist for regular follow ups.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
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