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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

COPD is a obstructive lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

 

Definition

COPD is a obstructive lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow.

 

Causes

               Cigarette smoking

               Indoor air pollution

               Exposure to fumes from burning wood

               Chronic respiratory infections

               Allergy autoimmunity

               Occupational exposure

               Hereditary and genetic factors

               Alpha-antitrypsin deficiency

 

Signs and Symptoms

               Dyspnea Shortness of breath,

               Chronic coughing,

               Wheezing,

               Chest tightness

               Production of thick, gelatinus sputum

               Acute or chronic reparatory failure,

               Weight loss,

               Respiratory insufficiency,

               Tachypnea, Fatigue, Peripheral edema

 

Diagnosis

               Lung (pulmonary) function tests

               Spirometry

               Chest X-ray

               CT scan

               Arterial blood gas analysis

Medical Management

               Inhaled Bronchodilators

               Anticololinergic

               Antibiotics

               Corticosteroids nebulization

               Methylxanthines

               Digitalis – to treat LVF, if present

               Mucolytics eg: potassium iodide, guaifenesin

               Immunization

               Oxygen therapy

               Chest physiotherapy

 

Surgical management

               Lung volume reduction surgery

               Lung transplantation

Prevention

               Avoid cigarette smoking and other inhaler irritants.

               Control of environmental temperature and humidity

               Proper nutrition and adequate hydration

               Pneumococcal vaccination

 

Nursing management:

               Eliminate pulmonary irritants like cigarette smoking

               Train and monitor patients inhaler using techniques

               Restrict sodium

               Encourage relaxation exercises

Complications

               Respiratory infection.

               Respiratory failure

               Right side heart failure

               Pneumonia.

               Depression

 

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