Cupping is beneficial to the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but it cannot play a major role in the treatment, and can be used to assist in the conditioning of the body to help shorten the course of the disease. Not all patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are suitable for cupping, which should be carried out under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common chronic airway disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation and corresponding respiratory symptoms. Cupping belongs to a kind of Chinese medicine treatment method, which has the health care effect of activating blood circulation, removing blood stasis and dredging meridians. Cupping for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can help improve the circulation of qi and blood in the body and alleviate the symptoms of lung discomfort. However, for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cupping is only an auxiliary effect, and it is mainly for the treatment of the specific cause of the disease, to eliminate the triggering factors from the root, and promote early recovery. It is recommended that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease follow the doctor’s instructions and do not perform cupping on their own to avoid delaying their condition.