COPD treatment

Question 1

systemic illnesses due to COPD

Answer 1

cardiac disease, depression, anxiety, loss of muscle mass, weight loss

Question 2

non pharmacological management methods for COPD patients

Answer 2

smoking cessation, vaccinations, pulmonary rehabilitation (exercise), nutritional assessment, psychological support

Question 3

vaccinations for people with COPD

Answer 3

pneumococcal vaccine, pneumococcal plus influenza vaccine. decrease hospitalisation

Question 4

pharmacological management for COPD patients

Answer 4

steroids, antibiotics, hospital admission if unwell, inhalers- short acting bronchodilators, long acting bronchodilators, high dose inhaled corticosteroids and LABAs combines. long term oxygen therapy

Question 5

who can get long term oxygen therapy

Answer 5

if they have paO2 less than 7.3kPa or between 7.3 and 8 kPa If they have nocturnal hypoxia, peripheral oedema, pulmonary hypertension or polycythaemia

Question 6

treatment plan for COPD

Answer 6

non pharmacological management, pharamcological management, encourage self management, hospitalisation

Question 7

palliative care for COPD

Answer 7

management of breathlessness and dysfunctional breathing, anticipatory care plan