COPD

Question 1

General changes with COPD

Answer 1

exaggerated inflammatory response, increase in mucus production, edema, remodeling, respiratory acidosis

Question 2

Changes in gas exchange

Answer 2

hypoxemia, hypercapnia

Question 3

Airflow limitations of COPD

Answer 3

increased expiratory phase, air trapping

Question 4

Pharmacological management

Answer 4

inhaled medications, long acting beta 2 agonists, anticholinergics, bronchodilators, corticosteroids