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.
Symptoms of End-Stage COPD. As a patient moves through the four stages of COPD, additional support such as inhalers and pulmonary rehabilitation can help manage symptoms. When a patient is no longer responding to treatments, they should consider a hospice referral. Some signs of this include: