2. SUBJECTIVE EVIDENCE
Patient Details:
Name – Venkataswamy
Age- 76yrs
Sex - Male
IP No. - 10211
Department – Pulmonary Medicine
D.O.A – 01/11/21
3. • Reason for admission:
C/o Cold since 3 days,
{breathlessness, Cold/Cough, mild Fever,
Giddiness} since one month.
• Past medical history:
K/C/o COPD since 4 years and not on
Rx.
No h/o HTN/DM/IHD.
• Past medication history:
NIL
• Social history : Chronic smoker.
10. ASSESSMENT
From the subjective and objective evidence
the patient was assessed with
“ACUTE EXACERBATION OF COPD WITH
UPPER RESPIRSTORY TRACT INFECTION”
11. GOALS OF TREATMENT
• Releive symptoms
• Prevent disease progression
• Prevent and treat complications
• To provide better patient care.
• To improve quality of life.
14. DRUG INTERACTIONS
1. Levosalbutamol + Phenylephrine
Both increases sympathetic effects
including increased B P and heart rate.
2. Pantoprazole + Budesonide
Pantoprazole decreases the effect
of budesonide by increasing gastric pH.
16. PATIENT COUNSELLING
About disease:
• Nature of disease.
• Risk factors.
• Signs and symptoms.
• Complications.
About the medication:
• Take the medicines at the proper prescribed
time.
• Take medications and take proper rest.
17. FOR LIFE STYLE MODIFICATIONS:
Smoking cessation.
Avoid contact with allergens and polluted
environment.
Avoid fermented foods,Diary products.
Avoid oily and fried foods.
Breathing exercise (especially deep breathing)
Defend against infections.
Focus on good nutrients.
Be prepared for emergencies.
• Educate about nebulizing techniques
• Wear mask while going out.
• Maintain humidified temperature in room.