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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Coggle Diagram
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Symptoms
Whole Body
fatigue/ inability to exercise
Common
chest pressure
heart problems
blood pressure
Respiratory
infections, shortness of breath, wheezing
Cough
dry or w/phlegm
chronic
Treatments
Medication
Bronchodilator; relax airways
Levalbuterol
Inhaleler
used 4-6 times per day
Tiotropium
inhaler 2x daily
Ipratropium
Albuterol
inhaler 4-6x daily
good before excercise
Formoterol
Salmeterol
Fluticasone / Salmeterol
Indacaterol
Steroid; reduce inflamation
Beclomethasone dipropionate
Inhaler corticosteriod
2x/day
wait one minute between puffs
Dry mouth, hoarseness, yeast infection; rinse out mouth with water to prevent.
fluticasone
oral inhaler
daily medication
Side effects
headache
stuffy or runny nose
hoarseness
toothache
sore or irritated throat
painful white patches in the mouth or throat
fever
ear infection
serious side effects
hives
rash
itching
swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
difficulty breathing or swallowing
cough
shortness of breath
Pulmicort
2x daily inhaler
side effects
headache
stuffy or runny nose
sore throat
diarrhea
loss of appetite
stomach pain
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
neck or back pain
ear infections
nosebleeds
special side effects
white spots or sores in your mouth
rash
hives
itching
swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
hoarseness
difficulty breathing or swallowing
wheezing
cough
chest pain
anxiety
fever, chills, or other signs of infection
tiredness
nausea
vomiting
weakness
changes in vision
self care
Quit smoking
Diaphragmatic breathing
Physical Excercise
20-30 minutes 5 days a week
supportive care
O2 therapy
Conditions
Bronchitis
increased mucus; inflammation
Emphysema
destruction or enlargement of airways
testing
spirometry; breathe into a machine
x-ray