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.
Signs of COPD. Print. Print. Many of the signs of COPD are caused by the body's attempt to compensate for a damaged respiratory system. That is, they are consequences of the anatomical changes caused by the disease: barrel chest, pursed-lip breathing, productive cough, and cyanosis.