COPD Flashcards
(20 cards)
what are the symptoms of COPD
dyspnea, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath limitation in activity
what can COPD lead to
skeletal muscle dysfunction, right sided HF, secondary polycythemia, depression, altered nutrition
what are the five causes of COPD
tobacco smoke, presence of chemical and dust, infection, hereditary, aging
what is a barrel chest
the diameter of the thorax and abdomen are rounder then usual
what are the defining feature of COPD
airflow limitation during forced exhalation, airflow obstruction that are caused by mucus
what main immune cells active in the inflammatory process of COPD
neutrophil, macrophage, lymphocytes
what is hypoxemia
decrease O2 in blood
what is hypercapnia
increase CO2 in blood
what are the clinical manifestation of COPD that would lead to a diagnosis
the main symptoms of COPD + use of accessory muscle to breathe, weight loss, pursed lips breathing, patient naturally adopt tripod position, edema to ankles that show cardiac involvement
what is an intermittent cough in COPD
the earliest symptoms that usually occur in the morning with expectoration of small amount of mucus
what is productive cough
often exacerbated by respiratory irritant, is a coughing that bring up mucus
what are the potential complication of COPD
cor pulmonale, acute exacerbation, acute respiratory failure, depression/anxiety
what are the goal of treatment in COPD
prevent disease progression, reduce the severity and frequency of the exacerbation, improve exercise tolerance,
what are the treatment categories of COPD
smoking cessation, medication therapy, oxygen therapy
what are some types of teaching that could be done with COPD
breathing exercise, nutrition, smoking cessation, aerobic conditioning
what kind of breathing exercise that can help with decreasing fatigue of accessory muscle
pursed lips breathing, diaphragmatic
what is huff coughing and why is it useful for COPD patient
it conserve energy, reduce fatigue, facilitate removal of secretion
what should be the fluid intake for people with COPD
2/3L per day
what are common priority problem with COPD
reduced gas exchange, inadequate airway clearance, inadequate breathing pattern
what kind of exercise should be done for COPD
walking for 15 to 20 min a day
