This is a power point on COPD

1. Chronic Bronchitis
And/or
Emphysema
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2. What is COPD?
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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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3. The Lungs
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 The anatomy of the Lungs
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4. What does COPD do?
 inflammation and
 COPD causes airway narrowing,
mucous production.
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5. COPD Facts
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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
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 Emphysema is long-term destruction of lungs over
time.
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8. COPD Causes
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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
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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
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Cough with or without mucous
Fatigue
Frequent respiratory infections
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
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12. Medical Treatment of
COPD
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Inhalers (Bronchodilators)
Anti-inflammatory medications
Oxygen therapy
Antibiotics (with Bacterial infection)
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13. Treatment Objectives
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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
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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
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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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16. COPD
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References
 Chronic Obstructive pulmonary Disease, 2011.
PubMedhealth. Retrieved from ;
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH000
1153/
 COPD Resources,ND. AARC.org Retrieved from;
http://www.aarc.org/klein/what_is_copd.asp
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