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.
People with COPD usually have one or more of these symptoms: 1  a cough that lasts a long time (longer than 3 months) 2  a cough with mucus. 3  feeling short of breath.  lung infections (the flu, acute bronchitis, pneumonia, etc) that may last longer than other people you know.