NUR 240 COPD Flashcards
1
Q
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A
preventable and treatable, slowly progressive respiratory disease of airflow obstruction involving the airways, pulmonary parenchyma, or both
2
Q
how do the airways become narrowed in COPD
A
in there peripheral airways (bronchioles) inflammation causes thickening of the airway wall, peirbronchial fibrosis, exudate in the airway, and narrowing
3
Q
how long to consider chronic bronchitis
A
the presence of cough and sputum production for at least 3 months in 2 consecutive years
4
Q
most common way chronic bronchitis is caused
A
smoke and other environmental pollutants irritates the airways, resulting in inflammation and hypersecretion of mucus.
