obstructive conditions

Question 1

COPD

Answer 1

COPD is a heterogenous lung condition characterised by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnoea, cough, sputum production and or exacerbation) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis, bronchiolitis) and/or alveoli (emphysema) that cause persistent, often progressive, airflow obstruction.

PHYSIO MANAGEMENT:
Breathing exercises, airway clearance, mobilisation

Outcome measures: Modified British research council breathlessness scale (5 pt scale)

Question 2

Asthma

Answer 2

Asthma is a heterogenous disease, characterised by chronic airway inflammation. Defined by history of reparatory Sx such as a wheeze, SOB, chest tightness and cough, that vary over time in intensity, together with variable expiratory airflow limitation.

Question 3

Bronchiectasis

Answer 3

bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease characterised by a clinical syndrome of cough, sputum production and bronchial infection, and radiologically abnormal ad permeant dilation of the bronchi.

Question 4

CF

Answer 4

Cf is a multisystem disorder caused by mutations in the gene for the CF Transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR