title: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Major objectives of management.
abstract: The successful management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) depends on achieving three major goals: reduction of airflow obstruction, prevention or management of complications, and improvement in the patient's quality of life. Exercise training is effective in improving the patient's performance; breathing training and education regarding smoking cessation and use of a peak flow meter are also vital to management. Some COPD patients may be suitable candidates for long-term oxygen therapy.
authors.affiliation: McMaster University School of Medicine, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: H G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Saroea
mesh_terms: D001945:Breathing Exercises; D003376:Counseling; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D011660:Pulmonary Heart Disease / Q000517:prevention & control; D011788:Quality of Life