COPD Flashcards
What two things are used to assess symptoms in COPD?
CAT and mMRC
GOLD 1 is what FEV1?
> or = 80% predicted
GOLD 2 is what FEV1?
50- 79% predicted
GOLD 3 measured FEV1?
30 - 49% predicted
GOLD 4 is what FEV1?
80% or more than predicted
What is required for diagnosis of COPD?
FEV/FVC
Give what agent for group A COPD
SAMA or SABA
Give what for group B COPD?
LAMA or LABA
Give what for group C COPD?
ICS + LABA or LAMA
Give what for group D COPD?
ICS + LABA +/- LAMA
Carbocysteine is a _____ agent.
Mucolytic
Don’t use long term mono therapy of what agent in COPD?
ICS
PDE-4 inhibitors reduce what in COPD?
Inflammation by inhibiting breakdown of cAMP
Always use PDE-4 inhibitors how in COPD?
In combo
What vaccines are recommended in COPD?
Influenza
PPSV23 x 1 repeat in 5 years after turning 65