There is no such thing as the most effective medication for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Most of the patients can get better treatment effect by using bronchodilators, glucocorticosteroids, expectorants, antibiotics and other supportive treatments.
1. Bronchodilator: it can relieve the symptoms of wheezing and shortness of breath, and commonly used drugs include anticholinergics such as ipratropium bromide, theophyllines such as doxophylline, and β2-adrenergic agonists such as salbutamol, and so on.
2. Glucocorticosteroids: generally can be used together with bronchodilators, common drugs include methylprednisolone, inhalation budesonide and so on.
3. Expectorants: suitable for patients who have a lot of sputum that is difficult to cough up, commonly used drugs include Carbocistein, Ambroxol Hydrochloride and so on.
4. Antibiotics: generally used in acute exacerbation combined with bacterial infection, usually selected according to the results of drug sensitivity, commonly used drugs include ceftazidime, levofloxacin, etc.
5. Others: Long-term home oxygen therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation are also crucial for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
It is recommended that patients go to regular hospitals in time when they feel unwell, get a clear diagnosis and follow the doctor’s instructions to give the best treatment, and the above medicines should be reasonably applied under the guidance of the doctor.