Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Management of Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Literature Review

Background: Long-term respiratory discomfort and restricted breathing are the hallmarks of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a lung condition that worsens over time. These abnormalities in the airways and alveoli are typically brought on by exposure to gas or other hazardous particles. Globally, the number of instances of COPD is rising daily, making it one of the diseases that causes morbidity and death. Objective: To assess how COPD patients' quality of life, symptoms, and muscles are affected by a mix of pharmacological and physical therapy therapies. Methods: According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, fifteen papers were included for this review. The best outcome is achieved when pharmaceutical and therapeutic effects are combined. Results: A combination of pharmaceutical and physical therapy interventions is necessary to lessen the effects of COPD, improve quality of life, reduce symptoms, and strengthen muscles. Conclusion: The current study's literature evaluation found that improvements in pharmacological and physical therapy treatments successfully enhanced lung functioning in COPD patients. The bulk of research indicates that larger improvements in respiratory parameters were obtained when pharmaceutical and physiotherapy interventions were combined.