Respiratory disorder diseases Flashcards
1
Q
COPD- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
A
- Airway limitation
- Progressive
2
Q
Causes of COPD?
A
- Smoking
- Indoor pollution
- Dust/ chemicals
3
Q
Signs and symptoms of COPD?
A
-Wheezing
4
Q
Clinical manifestations of COPD?
A
- Increased work of breathing
- Decreased FEV1
5
Q
What is chronic bronchitis?
A
-Recurrent cough for a minimum of 3 months for 2 years
6
Q
Clinical manifestations Chronic Bronchitis?
A
- Decreased exercise tolerance
- Wheezing and dyspnea
- Decreased FEV1
7
Q
5 non-pharmaceutical COPD management?
A
- Smoking cessation
- Breathing techniques
- Nutrition
8
Q
Pharmacotherapy drugs used for COPD treatment?
A
- Bronchodilators
- Inhaled/ oral corticosteroids
9
Q
What is asthma?
A
- Chronic inflammatory disorder
- Reversible airway obstruction (cough, wheeze)
10
Q
What causes asthma?
A
-Not sure
Potentially:
-Genetics
-Enviroment exposure
11
Q
Asthma triggers?
A
- Cold air
- Physical exercise
12
Q
What is asthma pathophysiology? Early + Late response?
A
Early= Bronchoconstriction
Late= Inflammation
13
Q
Prevention methods of asthma?
A
- Reduce exposure to allergens
- Smoking cessation
14
Q
Pharmaceutical management for asthma?
A
- Mild= SABA inhalers
- Moderate= anti-inflammatory medication
- Severe= LABA and oral NSAIDS
