copd Flashcards
in copd what causes increased airglow resisitance
inflammation and fibrosis
what lung disease is characterised by the lungs loosing thier elasticity and expansion of air cavities
emphysema
what changes are seen in the copd pateint
mucus hypersecretion, airflow restriction,
hyperinflation, gas exchange abnormalities and corpulmonale
in copd where does the systemic inflammation develop
lungs and airways
what substance is incraesed in copd with an increase in attacks
oxidants
what causes protease and antiprotease imbalance
oxidants
functions of the respiratory mucsles in copd pateints
increase respiratory works
electrolyte imbalance
mechanical disadvantage
loss of muscle mass
distrupt gas exchange
muscle strength decreases
what happens in the exacerbation periods
inflammation is greater
number of neutrophils in the airway increases
oxidative stress is more
inflammation increases in the upper respiratory tract
symptoms of copd
dyspnea..this is a main symptom
cough….this is usually the first symptom
sputum
wheezing or chest tightness
what can occur during coughing due to the rapid increase in the intrathoracic pressure
syncope
spirometric function test is divided into
forced vital capacity
exhaled volume in 1st of second
fevi-fvv
according to the gold abcd staging what does each of the letters respresent
A…LOW RISK LOW SYMPTOMS
B..LOW RISK EXCESS SYMPTOMS
C…HIGH RISK LOW SYMPTOMS
D…HIGH RISK EXCESS SYMPTOMS
what can be used to assess a patient’s
arterial oxygen saturation and need for
complementary oxygen therapy.
pulse oxymetry
what are the therapies involved in the copd treatment
prevention of disease development and progression
Pharmacological Approaches
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Surgical Approaches
Long-Term Home Oxygen Therapy, Ventilator Support
Palliative Care
what vaccina are recommended for copd
influenza
pneumococcal
