COPD Flashcards
R or I
Presence of mucus and inflammatory cells & mediators in bronchial secretions
Reversible Airflow Limitation in COPD
Define COPD
Syndrome of chronic, persistent expiratory airflow limitation
R or I
Bronchial smooth muscle contraction in peripheral and central airways
Reversible Airflow Limitation in COPD
R or I
Dynamic hyperinflation during exercise
Reversible Airflow Limitation in COPD
R or I
Fibrosis & narrowing of airways
Irreversible Airflow Limitation in COPD
R or I
Reduced elastic recoil w/loss of alveolar surface area
Irreversible Airflow Limitation in COPD
R or I
Destruction of alveolar support w/reduced patency of small airways
Irreversible Airflow Limitation in COPD
COPD usually consists of what two diseases
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema
Groups at increased risk for COPD
Older
White
Female
Smokers
What is required to diagnose COPD?
Spirometry
COPD symptoms
Dyspnea
Chronic cough
Sputum production
History of exposure to risk factors
Tobacco
Occupational hazards
Air pollution
Intrathoracic causes of chronic cough
COPD Asthma Lung cancer TB Bronchitis Left heart failure Interstitial lung disease Cystic fibrosis Idiopathic cough
Extrathoracic causes of chronic cough
Chronic allergic rhinitis
Upper airway cough syndrome (UACS)
GERD
Medications (ex: ACEIs)
Emphysema aka
Pink puffer
