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End-Stage COPD: COPD at the End of Life & What to Expect

Treatments During End-Stage COPD. Lung surgery or transplantation can benefit a small number of COPD patients. However, people with end-stage COPD often prefer to focus on improving their quality of life, rather than seeking invasive measures to prolong life. Treatment aimed at reducing symptoms and increasing comfort is known as palliative care.