2. What is COPD?
A condition in which;
The lungs have become permanently altered .
The airways in the lungs are constantly
narrowed.
Chronic inflammation creates difficulty
breathing
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4. What does COPD do?
inflammation and
COPD causes airway narrowing,
mucous production.
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5. COPD Facts
16 million Americans are diagnosed with
COPD
14 million have Chronic Bronchitis
2 million have Emphysema
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6. Bronchitis
the inner lining of the
Bronchitis is inflammation of
Bronchi
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7. Emphysema
Emphysema is long-term destruction of lungs over
time.
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8. COPD Causes
COPD results from smoking
COPD results from second-hand smoke
COPD results from air pollution
COPD results from Occupational irritants
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9. Cigarette smoking
damage the alveoli sacs.
Substances within cigarettes
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10. COPD Facts
COPD is the 4th leading cause of death in the
United States.
COPD has a higher mortality rate than
Asthma.
The annual cost to the nation for COPD is
approximately $30.4 Billion dollars.
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11. Symptoms
Cough with or without mucous
Fatigue
Frequent respiratory infections
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
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12. Medical Treatment of
COPD
Inhalers (Bronchodilators)
Anti-inflammatory medications
Oxygen therapy
Antibiotics (with Bacterial infection)
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13. Treatment Objectives
Slow the accelerated decline in lung function
Relieve symptoms
Improve daily function
Decrease exacerbations
Improve quality of life.
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14. Smoking Cessation
Smoking cessation is the most important
consideration.
Accelerated loss of lung function can be slowed
Decline in loss of lung function can be reduced
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15. Complications
COPD is a long-term illness
COPD worsens quickly with smoking
COPD can cause arrhythmias
COPD can cause pneumonia
COPD can cause osteoporosis
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