Lung Disease - Quiz 11 Flashcards
Which diseases are considered a part of COPD?
Emphysema
Chronic Bronchitis
Asthmatic Bronchitis
What causes COPD?
Smoking
Occupational/Environmental Exposure
Recurrent Infections
Genetics
What are Symptoms of COPD?
Cough
Dyspnea
Wheezing
What questions should be asked about smoking related to COPD?
Do You Smoke
Have you ever smoked
When did you quit
Packs Per Day
Duration
What should be asked about Dypnea relating to COPD?
Presence
Severity
Exercise Tolerance
Home O2
Baseline SpO2 on RA
What is the FEV1 for High Risk patients?
FEV1 < 2L
What is the FEV1/FVC for High Risk patients?
FEV1/FVC < 0.5
What is the VC for High Risk adults & kids?
Adult: VC < 15cc/kg
Kids: VC < 10cc/kg
or
VC < 40-50% predicted
What are signs of Chronic Bronchitis?
Cough, Sputum, Recurrent infections lasting months to years
Blue Bloaters
Crackles, Wheezes, Peripheral Edema
Caused by Smoking & Occupational Exposure
Who are the Blue Bloaters?
Usually Have Bronchitis
Young, Short, Obese, Fat Neck
OSA & Pickwickian Syndrome
What is Pickwickian Syndrome?
Obesity
Decreased Pulmonary Function
Polycythemia
What are the signs of Emphysema?
Progressive Dyspnea
Minimal Cough
Pink Puffers
Decreased Breath Sounds
What causes Emphysema?
Smoking
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
(Autodigestion of Lungs)
Coal Miners
What happens to the Lungs with Emphysema?
Destruction of Elastic & Collagen Network
Enlarged Air Spaces
Airway Narrow & Collapse during Exhalation
Air Trapping
Who are the Pink Puffers?
Usually have Emphysema w/ Minimal Cough
Thin & Elderly
Pursed Lip Breathers for Auto-Peep & Air Trapping
Hyperinflated & Barrel Chest