Can obstructive emphysema be cured?

Obstructive emphysema cannot be cured, but its symptoms can be improved with medication. Because the main clinical manifestation of obstructive emphysema is shortness of breath, especially after exercise, this symptom can be resolved with bronchodilating drugs. Currently, bronchodilating drugs include β2-agonists, especially long-acting β2-agonists, and anticholinergic drugs. These two drugs are normally treated by inhalation, which is a very unique treatment in respiratory medicine, allowing drugs to reach target organs directly and minimizing side effects. Inhaling these two bronchodilators is currently a very common method for treating obstructive emphysema.