For patients with mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), mild obstruction treatment should begin with an influenza vaccine and:

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The first-line treatment for mild COPD should include an influenza vaccine and a short-acting bronchodilator, such as albuterol, to help alleviate the symptoms of bronchoconstriction and improve lung function. Long-acting bronchodilators and inhaled glucocorticoids may be added if symptoms persist or worsen, but they are not typically used as initial treatment for mild COPD. Cardiac rehabilitation may be recommended for patients with COPD who also have cardiovascular disease, but it is not a primary treatment for mild obstruction.

For Patients with Mild Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Mild