COPD cannot be cured, but the progression of the disease can be slowed down by improving lifestyle habits and regular medication. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an irreversible and persistent airflow limitation disease caused by multiple factors, such as smoking, dust inhalation, and heredity, etc. The disease is progressive and cannot be cured completely. Patients with COPD mainly suffer from chronic cough, sputum, shortness of breath, dyspnea and other symptoms, and in severe cases, systemic symptoms such as weight loss and loss of appetite may occur. Although COPD cannot be cured, patients can slow down the progression of the disease by quitting smoking, avoiding colds and flu and taking medication regularly. Commonly used medications include albuterol, ipratropium bromide, and glucocorticoids. Patients with acute exacerbations accompanied by infections should also be treated with antibiotics. In addition, patients can also be treated with oxygen therapy and rehabilitation according to the severity of their disease. Warm reminder: Although COPD cannot be cured, patients can reduce the number of exacerbations and slow down the progression of the disease by quitting smoking, avoiding colds and flu, and taking medication regularly. Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should consult a doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for active treatment, so as not to delay the condition. The above medications should be used under the supervision of a physician.