COPD Flashcards
1
Q
What is COPD?
A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a blanket term for multiple chronic lung disease
2
Q
What are the aetiology factors in COPD?
A
Smoking is the primary aetiology
Air pollution
Occupational exposure
A1-antitrypisin deficiency
3
Q
What are the signs of COPD?
A
Pursed lip breathing Cyanosis CO2 flapping tremor Hyperinflated chest Decrease in breath sounds
4
Q
What are the symptoms in COPD?
A
Gradual onset breathlessness Cough Sputum Wheeze Weight loss Peripheral Oedema
5
Q
What investigations are used in COPD?
A
Spirometry Bronchodilator reversabilaty Chest expansion Arterial blood gases Full blood count Sputum culture
6
Q
What treatments are used in COPD?
A
Smoking cessation
High dose corticosteroids
Long acting B2-agonist
Noninvasive ventilation
