The latest guidelines on the management of a COPD patient ( Stable COPD, patient with an exacerbation of COPD), latest modalities of treatment of a COPD patient
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disorder characterized by airflow obstruction that does not change markedly over time. The obstruction is caused by emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or both. Emphysema involves destruction of lung tissue, while chronic bronchitis involves inflammation of the airways accompanied by mucus hypersecretion. Symptoms include cough, sputum production, wheezing and shortness of breath. Diagnosis is based on patient history, symptoms, and lung function tests showing airflow obstruction. Management involves reducing risk factors, treating stable disease and exacerbations, and rehabilitation.
The latest guidelines on the management of a COPD patient ( Stable COPD, patient with an exacerbation of COPD), latest modalities of treatment of a COPD patient
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disorder characterized by airflow obstruction that does not change markedly over time. The obstruction is caused by emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or both. Emphysema involves destruction of lung tissue, while chronic bronchitis involves inflammation of the airways accompanied by mucus hypersecretion. Symptoms include cough, sputum production, wheezing and shortness of breath. Diagnosis is based on patient history, symptoms, and lung function tests showing airflow obstruction. Management involves reducing risk factors, treating stable disease and exacerbations, and rehabilitation.
COPD is de afkorting van Chronic Obstructive Pulmonairy Disease, een longziekte waarbij de ademhaling chronisch bemoeilijkt is. Het is de nieuwe naam voor chronische bronchitis en longemfyseem (uitgerekte longen).
COPD is de afkorting van Chronic Obstructive Pulmonairy Disease, een longziekte waarbij de ademhaling chronisch bemoeilijkt is. Het is de nieuwe naam voor chronische bronchitis en longemfyseem (uitgerekte longen).