copd Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of COPD
A
Emphysema + Chronic Bronchitis
2
Q
Diseases process causing destruction of the walls of alveolar sacs.
A
Emphysema
3
Q
A respiratory condition caused by chronic irritation that increases secretion of mucus and causes degeneration of the respiratory lining.
A
Chronic Bronchitis
4
Q
Symptoms of COPD
A
• Dyspnea
• Chronic Cough
• Chronic Sputum Production
• History of Exposure to Risk Factors
5
Q
- Refers to difficulty in breathing
- It is progressive (worsens overtime)
- It usually worsens with exercise
- Persistent (present everyday)
- Described by the patient as an “increased effort to breathe”,
heaviness”,” air hunger”, or” gasping”
A
Dyspnea
6
Q
Maybe intermittent and maybe unproductive
A
Chronic Cough
7
Q
Any pattern of chronic sputum production may indicate COPD.
A
8
Q
Risk Factors of COPD
A
- Tobacco smoking to include local brands
- Occupational dust and chemicals
- Smoke from home cooking and fuel.
9
Q
Used to diagnose COPD
measured forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1)…and calculate FEV/FVC ratio
A
Spirometry
