COPD Flashcards
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COPD Definition:
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Progressive disorder - little/no reversibility
Emphysema (damage to alveoli)
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Chronic Bronchitis (long term inflammation of airways.
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COPD Aetiology:
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Smoking (85%)
Genetics (Alpha 1 Antitrypsin deficiency)
Air pollution
Second Hand smoke exposure
Exposure through occupation (coal mining)
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COPD Complications: PPPPAMM C DR L
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Pneumonia Pneumothroax Pulmonary Hypertension Polycythaemia Acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) Macro-nutritient deficency Muscle Atrophy Cor Pulmonale Depression Respiratory Failrue Lung Cancer
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COPD Symptoms:
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Cough and Sputum (present at least 3 months, over two years) Chest Tightness Exertional Breathlessness Wheeze Recurrent Chest Infection Bronchitis (infection, during winter)
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COPD Signs: RRRR PPCCTLH
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Reduced Chest Expansion Reduced Breathsounds Reduced JVP Peripheral Oedema Palpable Liver Cor Pulmonale - Oedema, Hepatomegaly, Raised JVP Cyanosis Tahcypneoa Laryngeal Descent Hyper-expanded Chest
