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O1. Inhaled bronchodilators

O2. Oral bronchodilators

O3. Glucocorticoids

O4. Inhaled combination therapy

O5. Inhaler technique

O6. Non-pharmacological interventions

O6.1 Physical activity

O6.2 Exercise training

O6.3 Education and self-management

O6.4 Pulmonary rehabilitation

O6.5 Chest physiotherapy (Airway clearance techniques)

O6.6 Nutrition

O6.7 Complementary and alternative therapies

O7. Comorbidities

O8. Hypoxaemia and pulmonary hypertension

O9. Surgery

O10. Palliation and end of life issues

P: Prevent deterioration

D: Develop support

X: Manage eXacerbations

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O: Optimise function

O6. Non-pharmacological interventions

O6.7 Complementary and alternative therapies

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O6.7 Complementary and alternative therapies

A systematic review by Guo (Guo et al., 2006) concluded there was no clear evidence supporting the effectiveness of herbal medicines for treating COPD.

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COPD-X Plan - Version 2.30 - December 2011

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C: Confirm diagnosis

O: Optimise function

X: Manage eXacerbations

P: Prevent deterioration

O1. Inhaled bronchodilators

D: Develop support network and self-management

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