COPD Flashcards
Is COPD reversible or non-reversible
Non-reversible
Triggers in asthma are often allergens, what triggers a COPD exacerbation
Infection
Is COPD relived by bronchodilators
No
Most common RF in COPD
Smoking
Is there clubbing in COPD
No
FEV1/FVC in COPD
<0.7
FEV1 in stage 1 COPD
> 80%
FEV1 in stage 2 COPD
50-80%
Why is a FBC done in COPD
Rule out anaemia/policythaemia in response to hypoxia
How are the levels of alpha-1 antitrypsin and transfer factor for carbon monoxide (TLCO) affected in COPD
Decreased
Short acting bronchodilators given in step 1 of COPD management
- beta-2 agonists
- short-acting antimuscarinics
Step 2 of COPD management if no asthmatic/steroid response features
LABA + LAMA
Step 2 of COPD management in presence of asthmatic/steroid response
LABA + ICS
Final measure in step 2 of COPD management
LABA + LAMA + ICS
When to consider O2 therapy in COPD
- chronic hypoxia
- polycythaemia
- cyanosis
- car pulmonale
