Resp 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Consider diagnosis of COPD if:
A
> 35y
+
Smoker/ex-smoker
+
Exertional dyspnoea/chronic cough/sputum
2
Q
Recommended investigations in suspected COPD
A
Post-bronchodilator (PB) spirometry
CXR
FBC (polycythaemia)
BMI
3
Q
Post-bronchodilator (PB) FEV1/FVC needed to diagnose COPD
A
PB FEV1/FVC < 0.7
4
Q
FEV1 (of predicted) in Stage 1 / “mild” COPD
A
> 80%
Symptoms must be present
5
Q
FEV1 (of predicted) in Stage 2 / “moderate” COPD
A
50-78%
6
Q
FEV1 (of predicted) in Stage 3 / “severe” COPD
A
30-49%
7
Q
FEV1 (of predicted) in Stage 4 / “very severe” COPD
A
<30%
