COPD Flashcards

1
Q

What is COPD?

A
  • Progressive lung disease

- Incurable but manageable

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What are the symptoms of COPD?

A
  • Increased shortness of breath
  • Wheezing
  • Frequent coughing
  • Mucus
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3
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What are the causes of COPD?

A
  • Inhaling polutions
  • Genetic
  • Second hand smoke
  • 40 years or older
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4
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How do you diagnose COPD?

A

-Spirometry test (measures how well lungs work)

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5
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What is the management for COPD?

A
  • Increase quality of life
  • Symptom relief
  • Bronchodilators
  • steriods
  • Diaphramic breathing
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6
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What is emphysema?

A
  • Damaged air sacs in the lungs (alveoli).

- Overtime they weaken and rupture creating larger air sacs

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What are the signs and symptoms of emphysema?

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  • SOB
  • Cough
  • Wheeze
  • Increased mucus
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