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COPD Flashcards

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What is bronchitis?

A

Cough with purulent sputum for at least three months for two consecutive years

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What is emphysema?

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Damaged alveoli due to neutrophil invasion. Associated with alpha trypsin deficiency.

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What are pink puffers?

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tYPE 1 RESPIRATORY FAILURE

Low oxygen, normal C02 Barrel chested, large accesorry muscles, SOB, WL due to effort

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What are blue bloaters?

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TYPE 2 RESPIRATORY FAILURE Low oxygen and high Co2. Need this for resp drive Asterixis, cyanosed, raised JVP due to lung disease

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What is purulent sputum?

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Sputum with lots of WBC so green, yellow in colour

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