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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease- COPD - Coggle Diagram
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease- COPD
Risk Factors
Aging
Smoking (primary risk factor!)
AAT deficiency
Environmental factors
Manifestations
Dyspnea
Productive cough in morning
Hypoxemia
Crackles & wheezes
Rapid & shallow respirations
Barrel chest
Irregular breathing pattern
Enlarges neck muscles
Clubbing of fingers and toes
Decreased O2 Sats
Causes
Emphysema
Chronic bronchitis
Diagnostic Tests
Pulmonary function tests
Chest Xray
Alpha1 antitrypsin levels
Complications
Respiratory infection
Right-sided heart failure
Collaborative Care
Encourage flu vaccine
High fowlers position
Encourage effective coughing
Incentive spirometer
Oxygen therapy
Consult respiratory therapist
Consult rehabilatative care for weakness
Exercise conditioning