COPD Flashcards
COPD is also called as _____
CAL (Chronic Airflow Limitation)
The two types of COPD are ______
Bronchitis and Emphysema
Bronchitis is the ______
inflammation of the bronchus
The five risk factors of bronchitis include:
- chronic smoking
- air pollution
- exposure to harmful chemicals
- ageing
- autoimmune disorder
How does bronchitis affect the pulmonary system?
An irritant activates the goblet cells of the lungs which produces mucus and limits the airway
When is wheezing heard during the breathing process?
Exhalation
What are the patients of Bronchitis also known as?
Blue Bloaters due to cyanosis
What process causes nail clubbing?
Capillarization due to lack of oxygen that can circulate to the peripheral body parts
What is orthopnea?
Patient has difficulty in breathing while lying down
What is emphysema?
Classified as a reduction in elastase which causes distended alveoli
What occurs to the patient’s chest?
Barrel chest due to enlarged alveoli
What are the patients of Emphysema also known as?
Pink Puffers due to vasodilation from increased CO2
How should the diet of the patient with COPD be managed?
Increased calorie intake (fats and protein) while decreasing carbohydrate intake
What is the possible complication from CO2 trapping?
Acidosis which can lead to Coma
What is the optimal O2 Saturation of the patient with COPD?
89%-92%, 93% and above can cause hypoxic drive to shut off
