Respiratory Diseases + Dysphagia + Intuitive Eating Flashcards
What is COPD?
respiratory disease caused by smoking, air pollutants or genetic
inflammation of walls, floppy alveoli and thick mucus
What are the tests done to diagnose COPD?
FEV1 (spirometry) partial O2 pressure partial CO2 pressure HCO3- O2 saturation pH
What are the types of COPD?
- chronic bronchitis
- asma + COPD
- emphysema
What are the physical signs of COPD?
- blue blotter (bronchitis): ascites (water retention in abdomen) rounded nails coughing often with mucus blue lips/skin from low O supply (cyanosis) neck veins distended (RHF)
- pink puffer (emphysema) pink skin low subcutaneous fat pink skin tint SOB cough (can have mucus) enlarged airspace of alveoli
What is dyspnea?
labored breathing = SOB
What is dyspnea on exertion (DOE)?
SOBE
What is exacerbation?
worsening of symptoms
What is hypercapnia?
excess CO2 in the blood
What are the nutrition concerns for patients with COPD?
- weight loss => high protein (1.0-1.5)
- nutrient-dense food
- small meals
- not overfeeding bc exacerbation
- kcal
- restrict sodium (2,000 mg) or fluids (1-2 L) for fluid retention
- oral supp (Medpass or sip sup)
What are the medications for COPD?
-bronchodilators
- corticosteroids (Prednisone)
careful for muscle wasting, osteoporosis
short term = hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, HTN, increased weight and appetite, edema
what is cystic fibrosis?
a genetic disease characterized by Na, Cl channels of exocrine or endocrine organs (GI tract, pancreas) = creates a thick mucus susceptible to infections
What are the classes of mutations of CF?
I = no production of protein II = protein synthesized but doesn't reach the membrane III = channel is blocked IV = channel working but not properly V = not enough channels produced
What are the symptoms of CF?
cough growth difficulties salty skin bloated stomach clubbing fingernails abdominal pain pancreatic insufficiencies => malnutrition
What is the median survival age for CF?
52 yo
What are the complications associated with CF?
liver disease kidney disease CF diabetes oesophageal reflux DIOS osteoporosis (treated with steroids) infections deficiencies inflammatory bowel disease heart problems
What is DIOS?
distal intestinal obstruction syndrome
blockage of the intestine by thickened stool
similar to constipation but stools higher in GI tract
may require surgery if severe
What are the symptoms of DIOS?
inability to pass gas or stools
abdominal pain
nausea
vomiting