Understanding Asthma and COPD: Causes, Symptoms, and Management Asthma and COPD Medications that reduce symptoms, pulmonary rehabilitation, and oxygen supplementation are available forms of treatment. Getting the proper medications may not happen straight away. Making lifestyle changes, such as exercising, breathing exercises, and avoiding air pollution at work and home, may also be recommended. COPD and asthma overlap syndrome (ACOS) is a diagnosis made...