COPD Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
aetiology
A
smoking
chronic asthma
2
Q
pathology
A
chronic bronchitis and emphysema
3
Q
symptoms
A
cough sputum dyspnoea wheeze weight loss
4
Q
tests
A
LFT CXR spirometry ABG FBC
5
Q
management
A
Bronchodilators: ShortActing B-agonist (saba), LABA, Corticosteroids,
Anticholinergic, Long term ↑FlO2, Pulmonary rehabilitation, Smoking cessation
Antibiotics for acute exacerbations
Diuretics if Cor Pulmonale or Pulmonary Hypertension
6
Q
signs
A
decreased breath sounds cyanosis barrel chest - hyperinflation SOB cough pulmonary hypertension - cor pulmonale ankle oedema increased resp rate
