Lecture 10: COPD Flashcards
1
Q
how long should a cough persist for to reach part of COPD diagnosis
A
3 months in 2 successive years
2
Q
what are the components of COPD
A
1) large airways disease
2) emphysema
3) small airways disease
3
Q
physical sign of COPD
A
- barrel shaped chest
- hyperresonant percussion
- pursed-lip breathing
- tripod position
- low BMI
4
Q
what sort of inhaler is generally prescribed to COPD patients
A
LABA / LAMA combined inhaler
5
Q
components of pulmonary rehabilitation
A
- supervised exercise
- group work with education
6
Q
COPD symptom control techniques
A
- oromorph
- lorazepam
- fan therapy
- oxygen therapy (rare)
- CBT
- pacing / breathing strategies
