The nominal interest is 12% per year, so the nominal. interest rate per 6 mo is 6%. The effective interest rate. per 6 mo. is also 6% since the compounding period. equals to the interest rate period (6 mo.). Chapter 4 Nominal and Effective Interest. Rates 20.
How COPD Is Treated. Once COPD has been diagnosed, you and your doctor can select the best treatment options to manage your COPD. These may include medications, rehabilitation or surgery that may improve your quality of life.
Jump to: 1  Figure out if urgent or emergency medical attention might be required. 2  Make sure your loved one has tried his or her short-acting inhaler. 3  Make sure your loved one is properly implementing his or her COPD treatment plan. 4  Make sure your loved one's shortness of breath isn't caused or worsened by another medical condition. Although all COPD eventually causes shortness of breath, not all shortness of breath is COPD. Even in those with a well-established diagnosis of COPD, it's common to simultaneously suffer from other chronic medical conditions causing shortness of breath.