Different COPD Treatments Tried

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There are many different treatment options for people living with COPD. This article provides information on a few of the most common and invites you to let us know which you have tried. As always, feel free to share your experiences with us in the comments below.

Medicines

Medicines are a key part of any treatment plan for COPD. There are many different drug options, and they each serve a unique purpose in treating COPD.

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COPD medications

Oxygen therapy

Sometimes called supplemental oxygen, oxygen therapy can help people with COPD receive the extra oxygen their bodies need to function. Not all people with COPD need oxygen therapy, but it is part of the treatment plan for many.

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Oxygen therapy for COPD

Surgery

There are 3 main surgical options for people living with COPD: bullectomy, lung volume reduction surgery, and lung transplant. The decision to have surgery is a major one, and it is often made after consulting with a team of healthcare professionals.

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Surgery for COPD

Pulmonary rehab

Pulmonary rehab can be a very beneficial treatment option for people living with COPD. Each pulmonary rehab program is different, but most will cover breathing strategies, nutrition counseling, and exercise routines.

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Pulmonary rehab for COPD

What has been your experience with treatments for COPD? Let us know in the comments below!

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frankief Member

Interested in trying CBD oil. Can someone point me in the right direction.
1. Alesandra Bevilacqua Community Admin
 
 Hey <inline-mention user-id="2426762" username="frankief" class="bp-suggestions-mention"/> ! I wanted to share a link to other discussions members are having in our community around this topic: <a href='https://copd.net/?s=cbd+oil' target='_blank'>https://copd.net/?s=CBD+oil</a> I hope these are helpful to you! As always, we encourage our members here to speak with your doctor(s) around trying anything new to get their thoughts. Keep us posted if you'd like! -Alesandra (COPD.net Team)
2. cynthiajk Member
 
 <inline-mention username="frankief" user-id="2426762"/> I have used Charlotte's Web sleep gummies for about a year now and been very pleased. Since the onset of COPD sleep had become a problem and I find this to be helpful. They have other products as well. One of my orders became stale dated and I contacted to the company to see if it was safe to use. They promptly sent a replacement shipment -- no charge. I was impressed! Also, they are an American company, no foreign manufacturing for me if I can avoid it. Good luck!
stix-uk Member

Not mentioned here directly are meditation, Pilates and yoga.... while some rehab programs draw on them, actually practicing them properly is much better and been of real benefit to me
1. Alesandra Bevilacqua Community Admin
 
 Hey <inline-mention user-id="2471136" username="stix-uk" class="bp-suggestions-mention"/> ! Thanks for sharing these here. I'm so glad to hear meditation, Pilates, and yoga have been beneficial to you with your COPD. We appreciate you joining in our conversation 😀 Hope you have a restful week! -Alesandra (COPD.net Team)
cynthiajk Member

I just saw on the internet, where else, a device from HillRom called the Life2000 Ventilation System. It is battery driven and used in conjunction with oxygen therapy to help us "lungers" live a more normal life, i.e. energy! I wonder if anyone has used or is currently using this and if they would be willing to share real life experience. I manage well enough but some activities are difficult and it would be wonderful to actually be able to vacuum in more than 5 minute spurts and take my dog for a real walk! The literature said that this device is covered by Medicare and only weighs one pound. Of course, as the wise man said, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is. Thank you for reading. Cynthia 
1. Leon Lebowitz, RRT Member
 
 <inline-mention username="cynthiajk" user-id="2443919"/> Hi Cynthia, and thanks for your post. Although I do not have any first hand experience with this particular type of assistive ventilator system, perhaps someone else in the community does. If you want to know more about it, even without hearing others shared experiences, you may want to reach out directly to the manufacturer. They will probably provide you with a good overview for how this might work for your particular medical situation. Alternatively, your physician may be able to advise or, arrange to have a Hillrom representative meet with you (and the doctor), in the physician's office. I got a chuckle out of your last comment however, in this case, if your present condition warrants its use, this device may be 'just what the doctor ordered'. What do you think? Leon (site moderator <a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>COPD.net</a>)
cynthiajk Member

Hi Leon, Thank you for your response. Yes, I am going to contact the manufacturer but so often I find that people in my boat have very good insights! I will let you know if I find anything useful. Be well. Cynthia
1. Leon Lebowitz, RRT Member
 
 <inline-mention username="cynthiajk" user-id="2443919"/> It's my pleasure, Cynthia! I know what you mean about shared experiences from folks who are managing this condition. It's always good to hear back from others as they share their experience(s) with us. We'll look forward to hearing back from you. Have a great weekend! Leon (site moderator COPD.net)