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What Is The Treatment For COPD And Emphysema?

Hi, I have C O P D and emphysema not sure on the spelling, sorry. I just got my disability and can t afford my affair so they are giving me symbicort. I m not doing well on it and my Doctor is in a clinic that can t give it out. I live with my daughter and I can t get insurance because if DHHR knows I stay here they will cut her benefits. Sad put true. Any Idea s on a better choice of med? Please help if u can. Sincerely Candie Brown
Mon, 18 Dec 2017
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Hello and thank you for using healthcaremagic.

I can understand your concern, as I have personally seen a few of my family members suffering from COPD. While it is not a curable disease and the problem increases when there is emphysema. While there is no cure for it, a combination of proper timely medication, and a healthy lifestyle avoiding undue stress and physiotherapy, both the duration and quality of life can be improved.

Steam inhalation seems to be effective in acute exacerbation.

Hope you get well soon.

I hope I have provided the necessary information regarding your query. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact us.
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What Is The Treatment For COPD And Emphysema?

Hello and thank you for using healthcaremagic. I can understand your concern, as I have personally seen a few of my family members suffering from COPD. While it is not a curable disease and the problem increases when there is emphysema. While there is no cure for it, a combination of proper timely medication, and a healthy lifestyle avoiding undue stress and physiotherapy, both the duration and quality of life can be improved. Steam inhalation seems to be effective in acute exacerbation. Hope you get well soon. I hope I have provided the necessary information regarding your query. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact us.