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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Coggle Diagram
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Causes
Smoking tobacco
Exposure to fumes
Residing in poorly ventilated areas
Genetic susceptibility
Secondhand smoke
Excessive exposure to workplace dust or smoke
Complications
Respiratory infections
Lung cancer
Asthma
Heart failure
Pathophysiology
Damage to the ariway
Damage to the sacs in the lungs
Obstructed breathing
Decreased oxygen saturation
Assessments
Chest symmetry
Breathing effort
Respiratory rate
Respiratory rhythm
Tests
Pulmonary function tests
Chest x-ray
CT scan
Arterial blood gas analysis
Spirometry
Treatments
Smoking cessation
Decrease environmental hazards
Oxygen therapy
Lung transplant
Medications
Short-acting bronchodilators
Long-acting bronchodilators
Inhaled steroids
Combination inhalers
Antibiotics