Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which can be categorized as “lung distension” and “asthma” in Chinese medicine, can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to alleviate the symptoms of COPD, which can play an auxiliary role in controlling the disease, and cannot completely cure COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be categorized as “lung distension” and “wheezing” according to its symptoms, and TCM treatment should be based on different types of drugs. For example, the treatment of phlegm congestion of the lungs is based on resolving phlegm and lowering the qi, strengthening the spleen and benefiting the qi. It can be treated with Su Zi Descending Qi Soup and San Zi Nourishing Family Soup. In the case of phlegm-heat congestion of the lungs, the treatment should be to clear the lungs and release heat, and to lower the rebelliousness and calm the asthma. It can be treated with Yue Maiden and Half-summer Soup or Sang Bai Pi Soup. Chinese medicine treatment can alleviate the symptoms of cough, asthma and phlegm caused by COPD, and has an auxiliary effect on slowing down the progression of the disease, but it is not yet a complete cure. Medications need to be taken under the guidance of a physician. If diagnosed with COPD, it is recommended to seek medical treatment as soon as possible and standardize the treatment according to the doctor’s guidance to minimize the adverse effects of the disease.