2. COPD Flashcards
1
Q
How common is it?
A
10-20% of >40s
250,000 deaths worldwide
2
Q
Who does it affect?
A
Slightly more M than F
Most commonly diagnosed in >60s
3
Q
What causes it?
A
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema (inflammation and dilation of alveoli)
Irreversible airway obstruction
4
Q
What risk factors are there?
A
Smoking
Pollution
Industrial fumes and dust
FH (alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency)
5
Q
How would you investigate?
A
FBC CXR CT ABG Spirometry
6
Q
What treatments are there?
A
LABA / LAMA
Combined or plus corticosteroid inhaler depending on whether FEV >50%
7
Q
What other conditions might present similarly?
A
Asthma
Emphysema
Bronchitis
