Definitions, Lung Disease & COPD Flashcards

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What is tidal breathing?

A

Normal breathing where the vol of air entering and leaving body of adult about 500ml

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What is dead space?

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Inhaled air in airways where no GE can occur, about 150ml

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What is total lung capacity?

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Vol of air in longs following max inhalation, usually 6 L

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What is residual volume?

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Air remaining in lungs after full expiration

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What are some asthma symptoms?

A

Wheeze, breathlessness, chest tightness, cough, hyper-responsiveness, airway inflammation

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List some asthma triggers

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  • Cigarette smoke
  • Cold air
  • Pollen
  • Dust/ dust mite faeces
  • Animal hair
  • Chemicals
  • Respiratory infection
  • Stress
  • Exercise
  • Laughter
  • Meds
  • Mould
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How can asthma be treated?

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Inhalers (e.g. brochodilator), tablets (e.g. inhaled steroids)

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What is COPD?

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease:
conditions including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, CO airway disease, chronic airflow limitation.

Progressive breathlessness, chronic productive cough, limited exercise capacity caused by airway obstruction, not reversible, permanent damage

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9
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What is the most important COPD treatment?

A

Smoking cessation

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What are some treatments for stable COPD?

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  • Bronchodilator inhalers
  • Antimuscarinic inhalers
  • Steroid inhalers
  • Combination inhalers
  • Bronchodilator tablets
  • Mucolytic medicines
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What are some treatments to manage exacerbations?

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  • Steriod tablets
  • Antibiotics
  • Hospital admissions
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What are some treatments for end-stage COPD?

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  • Domiciliary O2

- Palliative care inc. physio and rehabilitation, exercise training, support and advice

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