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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Coggle Diagram
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Causes
Smoking tobacco products
asthma
Long-term exposure to pollution and chemicals
Complications
Short of breath after slight exertion.
Wheezing
Tightened chest
Decreased energy level
Cough
Increased amount of respiratory infections
Pathophysiology
Dysfunction of mucous membranes
Inflammation of the airways
Changes in respiratory structure
Assessments Needed
Respiratory assessment
Health hx
Labs or X-rays needed
Spirometer to assess strength of breath
X-ray or CT of the lungs
ABG blood panel to look at O2, Co2 levels, etc
What treatments
Oxygen therapy
Bullectomy if severe
Reduction of the volume of the lungs to remove dead space
Lung transplant
Nutrition changes and decreasing smoke inhalation
Meds
Inhalation bronchodilators
Corticosteroids
Phosphodieterase-4 inhibitors
Theophylline (reduces chest tightness)
Antibiotics for associated infection
Sources:
Pietrangelo, A. (2019, March 29). COPD: Stages, Causes, Treatment, and More. Retrieved from
https://www.healthline.com/health/copd
Roríguez-Roisin, R. (2009, July 02). The Airway Pathophysiology of COPD: Implications for Treatment. Retrieved November 04, 2020, from
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1081/COPD-57598