title: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
abstract: While the prospects of "curing" a patient of emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or asthma are poor, prompt institution of appropriate drug therapy and adjunctive measures can keep the patient from becoming a respiratory cripple.
mesh_terms: D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D001945:Breathing Exercises; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D011379:Prognosis
chemical_list: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents