[COPD] Flashcards
80
0.7
the % of FVC which is expired in 1 second at maximum expiration
>=0.8
Reduced due to reduced air escaping
Normal (or increased)
in restrictive there is an equal reduction of FVC and FEV1 due to lung pathology. Sometimes the FEV1 may even be raised due to decreased compliance.
cough + sputum production for most days for 3 months of 2 consecutive years
cough + sputum production for most days for 3 months of 2 consecutive years
enlarged air spaces distal to terminal bronchioles + destruction of alveolar walls
enlarged air spaces distal to terminal bronchioles + destruction of alveolar walls
Pink puffer Blue bloater
increased
decreased
Pink puffer
Blue bloater
high
low
normal or low
near normal
the hypoxic drive
CO2 (relatively)
Type 1 respiratory failure
cor pulmonale
deprives them of their hypoxic drive leading to extreme hypercapnia
deprives them of their hypoxic drive leading to extreme hypercapnia/acid base imbalance
cough sputum wheeze dyspnoea (SOB)