COPD Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cause of COPD?
A
Smoking, pollution, occupational dust, age
2
Q
What is COPD?
A
Non reversible airflow limitation due to narrowing of airways, increased no. of goblet cells, pulmonary hypertension and enlargement of mucus glands
3
Q
How does the patient present if COPD is suspected?
A
Cough, SOB, Barrel Chest, Sputum Production, Hyperresonance on percussion, coarse crackles, wheezing on auscultation
4
Q
How is COPD investigated?
A
Spirometry, pulse oximetry, ABG, CXR, FBC, ECG, PFT
5
Q
What is the treatment for COPD?
A
Inhaled Salbutamol, corticosteroid, inhaled corticosteroids, supplemental oxygen, SMOKING CESSSATION, pulmonary rehabilitation
6
Q
What are the complications of COPD?
A
Cor Pulmonale, Recurrent Pneumonia, Depression, Resp Failure, Pneumothorax
