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.
The treatment objectives for COPD include slowing the accelerated decline in lung function; relieving symptoms, such as shortness of breath and cough; improving daily lung function; decreasing exacerbations; and improving quality of life.[ 7, 19 ].ntibiotics are useful in treating exacerbations caused by bacterial infections. No medications have been found to cure the disease or reverse the loss of lung function caused by smoking.[ 8 ]. Medications of different classes have been found to be useful in treating COPD and can be used in combination.