Hi Doctors, i have copd have had it for 5 yr. am 55 yrs old got it late in life. i have a couch that will not go away. and have muncs in my thoat all the time. i used to smoke but no more. my dr. does not no what to do with me am in and out of the hospital.always short a breath.i was so bad last yr my dr had to put me in a coma because i was couch so bad with a asthama attack.please help. thank you deborah
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. COPD is chronic progressive lung disease. It needs multisystem treatment approach. Only Chat Doctor.  You should follow all these for better symptomatic relief.1. Ultra long acting inhaled bronchodilators (indacaterol and glycopyronium).2. Pulmonary rehabilitation including chest physiotherapy, deep breathing exercises and incentive spirometry.3. Adult pulmonary vaccines like influenza and pneumococcal vaccines to avoid recurrent respiratory tract infection.4. Long term oxygen therapy (16-18 hours a day). So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.