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Treatment of Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Goals of Treatment of Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

The goals of treatment of patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) include:

Maintaining optimal health
Preventing progression of disease
Preventing complications
Improving control of symptoms
Enabling the patient to function to the greatest extent possible
Improving quality of life

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