COPD is NOT a death sentence. While it cannot be cured, it is preventable and treatable. There are many things you can do to relieve the symptoms, help yourself breathe easier, slow down its progression, and improve your quality of life.

Treatment for COPD typically involves a combination of lifestyle changes including:

• Quitting smoking
• Lifestyle changes with your exercise and nutrition
• Managing exacerbations: flare-ups
• COPD medication