COPD Flashcards
1
Q
What is COPD?
A
Persistant respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation, most often caused by smoking
2
Q
What are the 2 main pathologies in COPD?
A
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema
3
Q
Name 3 symptoms of COPD?
A
Dyspnea, chronic cough, sputum production
4
Q
Name 3 things that can improve the symptoms and risks of COPD?
A
Bronchodilators, stopping smoking, mucolytics, oxygen therapy and lung transplant
