History and Diagnosis
What does COPD stand for
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
wheezing
where does gas exchange occur in the body
the alveoli
Most patients with severe COPD will recieve this flammable treatment
supplemental oxygent
the most effecient way to prevent COPD
not smoking
Rene laennec invented what essential tool for diagnosing COPD
stethoscope
what hazardous gas is the primary cause of COPD
cigarette smoke
the damage to the pulmonary vasculature worsens with this condition
hypoxemia
what is the most common treatment for COPD coughing exacerbations
bronchodilator/ inhaler
what scale is used to mease life expectancy of a patient with COPD
BODE
body mass
airflow obstruction
dyspnea
exercise capacity
in 1679, swiss physician theophile bonet referrred to COPD as this
Voluminous lungs
COPD causes inflammation and sputum buildup resulting in this symptom
productive cough
the bronchi feed branch into what more narrow arrow
bronchiole
which surgical treatment places endobronchial valves to limit volume
endobronchial valve volume reduction surgery
what percentage of cigarette smokers develope COPD
15%
Any of these Obstructive diseases can lead to COPD
Asthma
Emphysema
Chronic Bronchitis
collapsed alveoli and bronchioles are characteristics of this condition in COPD
emphysema
asthma and emphysema are this type of respiratory condition
obstructive
this ventilation device is used by ambulatory patients that require continuous supplemental oxygen
nasal cannula
patient education would be performed by this healthcare professional
respiratory therapist
in what year did john hutchinson invent the spirometer
1846
how many gold stages are there
four
a spirometer measures this when assessing for airflow obstruction
lung capacity
the best method to improve symptoms and prevent further damage would be this
quit smoking
COPD is more prevalent in men over this age
40