Pathophysiology and Clinical Aspects of COPD Flashcards
What is COPD?
What is the epidemiology of COPD?
What are the causes of COPD?
What do most people with COPD have a combination of?
What is chronic bronchitis?
What is emphysema?
What is metaplasia?
What is the pathophysiology of chronic bronchitis?
What is the pathophysiology of emphysema?
What are the changes seen in a patient with COPD?
What are the 2 different types of emphysema?
What are the 3 things that contribute to alveolar wall destruction?
What increases susceptibility to alveolar wall destruction?
What are bulla?
What causes reversible airway obstruction in COPD?
What causes irreversible airway obstruction in COPD?
What are the clinical features of COPD?
Why is COPD thought of as a spectrum?
How can COPD be investigated?
How can smoking cessation help with COPD management?
What are symptomatic treatments for COPD?
What are some long-term treatments for COPD?
How can COPD exacerbations be managed in the community?
How can COPD exacerbations be managed in hospital?
What is the difference between COPD and asthma?
