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COPD - Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease - Coggle Diagram
COPD - Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease
PA and COPD - activity levels
Reduction in PA amongst COPD patients
characteristics of COPD reflected by PA levels
Higher risk
females
over 65
exposed to air pollution
worked with chemicals/ fumes/ dust
respiratory infections in childhood
smoking
Symptoms
continuous mucus coughs
difficulty taking deep breaths
shortness of breath with daily activities eg climbing stairs/ walking
wheezing
PA and COPD outcomes (5 years)
Increased/ maintained high levels of PA = improvements in quality of life
Low level/ decreased PA = worsened outcome
Increase hospitalisation (first 2 years - predicted further 3 years status)
Benefits of COPD
Improves circulation - oxygen efficiency
build energy levels
strengthen heart and cv system
increase endurance
Prevelance
1.2 million people UK
increasing