Pharmacological therapy for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Ruirui DuanBaicun LiRuirui Duan

Published in: Chronic diseases and translational medicine (2023)

In recent years, emphasis has shifted from preventing and treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to early prevention, early treatment, and disease stabilization, with the main goal of improving patients' quality of life and reducing the frequency of acute exacerbations. This review summarizes pharmacological therapies for stable COPD.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
liver failure
prognostic factors
cystic fibrosis
combination therapy
hepatitis b virus
intensive care unit
replacement therapy