Treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in elderly patients: Present approaches and prospective paths

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common, curable, and preventable illness marked by ongoing breathing problems that get worse over time as a result of increased lung inflammation brought on by dangerous gases or particles. COPD is more common in older persons. This review summarizes the management of COPD in older patients along with the basic medication, the delivery system available for the treatment, and the challenges encountered while delivering the medication. Furthermore, we will also discuss the novel approaches that could be found suitable to accelerate the efficacy of the treatment.