COPD 0.0 / 5 ? OtherRespiratoryUniversityAll boards Created by: FredcatleyCreated on: 21-12-20 10:03 Give a definition of COPD Disease characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms. This is because of airway and alveolar abnormalities caused by exposure to noxious gases. 1 of 6 What are the clinical symptoms of COPD? -Progressive Dyspnea -Chronic cough > may be intermittent + unproductive + recurrent wheeze -Chronic sputum production -Recurrent respiratory tract infections -History of risk factors 2 of 6 Name risk factors for COPD -Smoking -Obesity -Exposure to air pollution -Genetic -Age and sex -Socioeconomic status -Asthma 3 of 6 What are the methods for diagnosing COPD? -Spirometry -Chest X-ray -Blood test -BMI -ABG -Exercise testing 4 of 6 Name complications of COPD -Respiratory infections > more likely to catch flu/pneumonia -Heart problems -Lung cancer -High BP -Depression 5 of 6 Name treatments for COPD -ACBT -Manual Therapy -Positioning -Mobility -Pulmonary rehab -Hydration -O2 6 of 6
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