Flashcards in COPD -NF Deck (3)
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1
Q
Pathogenisis
A
Fibrosis of small airways results in obstruction of small airways Bronchitis (airway inflammation) Airways collaspe (emphasemia) and inflammation blocks the airways
2
Q
COPD risk factors
A
Tobacco smoke
Biomass fuel smoke
Alpha 1 antitryspin deficiecy (inhibitor of elastase)
3
Q
Treatments
A
Long term oxygen
B2 agonists
Muscuarinic antagonists