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Pathophysiology and Clinical Aspects of COPD Flashcards

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What is COPD?

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What is the epidemiology of COPD?

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What are the causes of COPD?

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What do most people with COPD have a combination of?

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What is chronic bronchitis?

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What is emphysema?

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What is metaplasia?

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What is the pathophysiology of chronic bronchitis?

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What is the pathophysiology of emphysema?

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What are the changes seen in a patient with COPD?

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What are the 2 different types of emphysema?

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What are the 3 things that contribute to alveolar wall destruction?

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What increases susceptibility to alveolar wall destruction?

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What are bulla?

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What causes reversible airway obstruction in COPD?

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What causes irreversible airway obstruction in COPD?

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What are the clinical features of COPD?

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Why is COPD thought of as a spectrum?

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How can COPD be investigated?

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How can smoking cessation help with COPD management?

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What are symptomatic treatments for COPD?

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What are some long-term treatments for COPD?

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How can COPD exacerbations be managed in the community?

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How can COPD exacerbations be managed in hospital?

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What is the difference between COPD and asthma?

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