COPD
causes
environmental/occupational exposure
alpha 1 antitrypsin deficienct
smoking/secondhand smoke
recurrent respiratory infections
asthma
airway hyperresponsiveness
complications
respiratory infections
pathophysiology
loss of elasticity
assessments needed
exacerbations
cor pulmonale
pulmonary hypertension
depression/anxiety
osteoporosis
malnutrition
weightloss
lung cancer
sleep disorder
cognitive decline
alveolar destruction
inflammation of airways/obstruction
reduced gas exchange
hyperinflation of lungs
mucus production
pulmonary hypertension
secondary polycythemia
structural changes in airways
physical exam
symptom assessment
medical history
exercise tolerance testing
quality of life assessments
nutritional assessment
assessment of comorbitities
smoking assessment/cessation
education/self management
what labs/xrays might be needed
chest x-ray
ct scan
pulmonary function tests
ventilation perfusion scan
echocardiogram
treatments
pulmonary rehab
medications!
stop smoking
oxygen therapy
non invasive positive pressure therapy
lung volume reduction surgery
lung transplantation
nutritional /emotional support
regular follow ups/monitioring
medications
bronchodialtors
inhaled corticosteroids
combination therapy
PDE-4 inhibitors
mucolytics
antibiotics
oxygen therapy