copd

Question 1

Causes of COPD

Answer 1

Emphysema + Chronic Bronchitis

Question 2

Diseases process causing destruction of the walls of alveolar sacs.

Answer 2

Emphysema

Question 3

A respiratory condition caused by chronic irritation that increases secretion of mucus and causes degeneration of the respiratory lining.

Answer 3

Chronic Bronchitis

Question 4

Symptoms of COPD

Answer 4

• Dyspnea
• Chronic Cough
• Chronic Sputum Production
• History of Exposure to Risk Factors

Question 5

• Refers to difficulty in breathing
• It is progressive (worsens overtime)
• It usually worsens with exercise
• Persistent (present everyday)
• Described by the patient as an “increased effort to breathe”,
  heaviness”,” air hunger”, or” gasping”

Answer 5

Dyspnea

Question 6

Maybe intermittent and maybe unproductive

Answer 6

Chronic Cough

Question 7

Any pattern of chronic sputum production may indicate COPD.

Question 8

Risk Factors of COPD

Answer 8

• Tobacco smoking to include local brands
• Occupational dust and chemicals
• Smoke from home cooking and fuel.

Question 9

Used to diagnose COPD

measured forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1)…and calculate FEV/FVC ratio

Answer 9

Spirometry