Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Question 1

COPD

Answer 1

inflammatory lung disease involving constriction of airways and difficulty in breathing

Question 2

chronic bornchitis

Answer 2

inflammation of the bronchial tubes causing a constant cough and overproduction of mucus

Question 3

emphysema

Answer 3

damage to the alveoli that leads to a loss of elasticity, decreasing the amount of air that can be exhaled

Question 4

signs and symptoms

Answer 4

constant cough
chest tightness
SOB
wheezing

Question 5

medial management

Answer 5

bronchodilators
combination of bronchodilators plus inhaled glucocorticosteroids
surgery

Question 6

special considerations/precautions

Answer 6

• oxygen levels are lower than normal

- fall risk

Question 7

PT interventions- tests

Answer 7

6MWT
Borg RPE for COPD scale
Modified medical research council questionnaires for COPD
timed up and go test

Question 8

PT interventions

Answer 8

• reduce dyspnea and improve pulmonary strength
• tripod positioning
• 12 session over 6-12 weeks recommeneded
• 4 weeks of PT can improve QoL and SOB
• endurance training, strength training, airway clearing techniques

Question 9

Bronchodilators

Answer 9

Used through an inhaler

Relax the muscles around the airways to help breathing become easier

Question 10

Combination Bronchodilators plus Inhaled Glucocorticosteroids

Answer 10

Used with more severe symptoms

Help to reduce airway inflammation

Question 11

surgery: Bullectomy

Answer 11

As the air sacs are destroyed, larger air spaces called Bullae form and disturbbreathing

Question 12

surgery: Lung Volume Reduction

Answer 12

Remove damaged tissue from the lungs

Question 13

surgery types

Answer 13

• bullectomy
• lung volume reduction
• lung transplant