"Optimizing COPD Care: A Caregiver's Guide"
Caregivers of individuals with COPD can assist by learning about and helping manage the patient's medications, supporting them in pulmonary rehabilitation programs, and taking steps to prevent flare-ups, such as infections and poor air quality. The primary treatments for COPD involve bronchodilator medications, and some patients may require procedures or oxygen therapy. Pulmonary rehabilitation is highlighted as a crucial intervention for improving quality of life, but it is underused, partly due to limited availability.