The nominal interest is 12% per year, so the nominal. interest rate per 6 mo is 6%. The effective interest rate. per 6 mo. is also 6% since the compounding period. equals to the interest rate period (6 mo.). Chapter 4 Nominal and Effective Interest. Rates 20.
How COPD Is Treated. Once COPD has been diagnosed, you and your doctor can select the best treatment options to manage your COPD. These may include medications, rehabilitation or surgery that may improve your quality of life.
Screening tests help your doctor diagnose COPD early, before you have any symptoms. Talk to your doctor about COPD screening if you: 1  Are a smoker or an ex-smoker. 2  Have had serious asthma symptoms for a long time, and they have not improved with treatment.