COPD

Question 1

what is COPD stand for

Answer 1

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 2

what is COPD

Answer 2

persistent inflammation that causes damage to airway, parenchyma, and vasculature

Question 3

what are the two types of COPD that we look at

Answer 3

chronic bronchitis and emphysema

Question 4

what is occurring with COPD

Answer 4

acute, recurrent, chronic obstruction of the airway

yes both acute AND chronic

Question 5

Aetiology and risks

Answer 5

Smoking = increased mucus secretions
recurrent respiratory infections
aging
genetic defect of a1 antitrypsin (unable to synthesis antitrypsin)

Question 6

what does smoking do

Answer 6

damages cilia

causes inflammation = tissue damage

Question 7

what does the genetic defect cause

Answer 7

inability to synthesis a1 antitrypsin which is used to defend against proteases

Question 8

Treatment

Answer 8

limit progression
stop smoking
avoid irritants
flu and pneumococcal vaccines

Short acting beta agonists (stimulate of Beta adrenergic receptor cells to cause bronchodilation)
anticholinergics (stops the neurotransmitter acetylcholine)
inhaled steroids (anti inflam)
long acting beta agonists
theophylline (broncho dilator)