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7. Surgery Can Be a Treatment Option for COPD
Medication such as bronchodilators and corticosteroids are the first line of treatment for COPD, and some people will also need oxygen therapy as the disease progresses. What is less well known is that surgery is also an option.
It is recommended rarely, for severe cases. During surgery, the damaged parts of the lungs are removed, creating more space for the healthy lung tissue to function better. Severe cases of COPD may also benefit from flung transplant.
Learn more about COPD and coping with a COPD diagnosis over at NewLifeOutlook.
Resources
National Library of Medicine (Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency)University of Maryland Medical Center (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (COPD: The More you Know, the Better for you and Your Loved Ones.)Related Search Topics
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