COPD (EXAM 2) Flashcards
COPD, and Polycythemia
Increased RBC production as a result of chronic hypoxia in an effort to carry more Oxygen to bodily tissue. This back fires as it makes the blood more viscous
What is COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
-Slow progression of respiratory disease of airflow obstruction
-Chronic bronchitis and or emphysema
-Involves the airways, pulmonary parenchyma (function) or both
-4th leading cause of death
Is COPD reversible
Nah, but it is preventable and treatable. Its a chronic disease, majority are not going to have full cures
Is COPD obstructive, or restrictive
obstructive, the airways become damaged or clogged and it impairs gas exchange
COPD patho (Inflamation)
-Repeated exposure to noxious particles or gas that cause an inflammatory response in the resp tract
-This causes chronic inflammation which dmges the tissue
-Body is dumb and tries to repair this damage, leading to scar tissue formation
-Over time the constant injury and repair causes scar tissue and narrowing of lumen, increasing resistance for gas exchange
Smoking is main cause
Right heart failure patho from COPD (Cor Pulmonale)
-Pulmonary hypertension exist from increased resistance and remodeling from COPD
-Blood isnt pumping as well to lungs, and the body is dumb and causes RV to hypertrophy to push stronger into the lungs.
-This works for a while but then the RV becomes hypertrophied and distended, leading to ineffective pumping
-This leads to issues in circulation, distended veins, ascites
COPD patho
-As a result of inflammation, more goblet cells and submucosal glands are present, leading to more mucus production
-Even smaller lumen
-Bronchioles become thickened and narrowed with the peribronchial fibrosis and exudate in the airway (Mucus and inflammation)
-Increased pressure leads to alveolar walls being destroyed, lowering surface area and elastic recoil
-Blood vessels become thickened, smooth muscle becomes hypertrophied and development of pulmonary hypertension
Emphysema
Loss of lung elasticity and hyperinflation of lungs
-Alveolar sacks become stretched
-Decreased surface area as a result of dmg to walls of alveoli, less o2 going to blood stream
-Alveoli cannot support the bronchial tubes, air gets trapped in the lungs
-Barrel chest
(Lungs are not able to retract as easily as before to empty due to inflammation and other factors so they blow up like a balloon)
Chronic Bronchitis
-Inflammation and excess mucus
Inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles due to chronic exposure to irritants
-Cough and sputum production for at least 3 mo out of the years for 2 consecutive years
-Decreased ciliary function, bronchial walls thicken , airways narrow, mucus plugs airway
-Alveoli become dmged, scared and alveolar macrophage decreases function
-Can be from smoke or other irritants
COPD variants
Emphysema
Chronic Bronchitis
Or both
Risk factors for COPD
-Smoking is number one , Vaping?
-Second hand smoke
-Occupational exposures, dust and chemicals (Asbestos)
-Environmental (Indoor, outdoor pollution)
-alpha1-Antitrypsin deficiency, (INHERITED, genetic)
-Aging, 40+
T/F patients with chronic bronchitis are more prone to resp infections
True
-Presence of mucus trapping bacteria
-Decreased function of alveolar macrophages
Normal alveolar function
-Inhale, o2 in lungs
-Alveoli stretch open
-Gases are exchanged
-Exhale, alveoli shrink and CO2 is forced out
Normal APT
1/2, 1/1 is barrel chest
Tripod position
-Position alot of people with COPD use to relieve resp distress
-Sit down with arms on knees leaning forward
-Assist in use of accessory muscles in breathing
Clinical manifestations of COPD
-Chronic cough
-SOB
-Sputum production
-Clubbing, Pursed lips, accessory muscles use
Assessment and diagnosis of COPD
Pulmonary Function and spirometry
-Arterial blood gas
-Chest X-ray
-Through health history
Pack years
How many packs a day, how many years
Health history COPD
-Tobacco use, work exposures
-Recurrant infections, childhood asthma (more prone)
-Family history of COPD, alpha-1 antitripsin deficiency
-ADL, QQL, O2 use
Physical exam COPD
-Cyanosis
-Clubbing, use of accessory muscles, labored breathing, o2, swelling in legs, able to talk comfortably, lung sounds (Wheezes and crackles) , heart sounds , barrel chest, cough, sputum
-Distended neck veins (late)
FVC: Forced vital capacity
Total volume of air that can be exhaled during a max effort expiration
-Volume of lungs that you can exhale
FEV1/FVC ratio
-Evaluates airflow obstruction
-Total volume of air they are able to exhale in 1 second at max effort
-Main criteria for COPD
FEV1/FVC ratio Normal
Main criteria for COPD, Normal is 70%
-You should be able to exhale 70% of your FVC in one second
Gold 1
In patients with FEV1/FVC <70%
-Mild FEV1> 80% predicted
-Their is 80% of what is thought to be normal (70%)
Gold 2
In patients with FEV1/FVC <70%
-Moderate FEV1 50-80% predicted
-They can exhale in one second 50-80% of what a normal person can (70%)
Gold 3
In patients with FEV1/FVC <70%
-Severe FEV1 30-50% predicted
-They can exhale in one second 30-50% of what a normal person can (70%)
Gold 4
In patients with FEV1/FVC <70%
-Very severe FEV1 <30% predicted
-They can exhale in one second <30% of what a normal person can (70%)
Normal PH
7.35-7.45