Station1 FAQ_issues in COPD
The most important factor in reducing long-term progression of COPD is to STOP SMOKING.
Patients must stop smoking and they should have support with this and the offer of buproprion or NRT.
(NICE, evidence level B).
PULMONARY REHAB
if functionally disabled by COPD
(usually MRC grade 3 and above)
A programme includes
- physical training,
- disease education,
- nutritional, psychological and behavioural intervention.
No comments:
Post a Comment