Oxygenation COPD Flashcards
COPD may involve _____________ or ___________ _____________.
Emphysema or chronic bronchitis
A slow, progressive obstruction of the airways
COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Productive cough lasting three months or more for two years in a row
Chronic bronchitis
Destruction of alveoli cell wall and enlargement of alveoli
Emphysema
Leading cause of COPD
Smoking
Progressive destruction of alveoli related to chronic inflammation is seen in which disease process
Emphysema
In _____________, airway collapses due to loss of elasticity in respiratory system tissues
Emphysema
A common symptom is difficulty with exhalation caused by airways obstructed by edema or excessive mucus production
Emphysema
Lung hyperinflation causes alveolar air trapping and leads to frequent pulmonary infections
Emphysema
Patients present with chronic cough with mucus, dyspnea, tachycardia, narrow road airway passages, wheezing, air trapping
Chronic bronchitis
Patients present with air trapping, possible wheezing, dyspnea, barrel chest, pursed lip breathing, tripod position, diminished lung sounds
Emphysema