Smoking Cessation In Copd

• According to WHO By reducing risk factors, monitoring disease process and by managing exacerbations CO, PD can be effectively manage. Acute exacerbations of signs and symptoms of COPD, impair patients' quality of life and decrease their health status. Appropriate treatment and measures to prevent further exacerbations should be implemented as quickly as possible. Spirometry is the gold standard as it is the most standardized, way of measuring airflow limitation less than 80% confirms the presence of airflow obstruction. Smoking cessation is the single most effective and cost-effective way to reduce the risk of developing COPD and stop its progression. WHO also noted that health education assist individuals in improving skills and ability