Background
Where is COPD located?
Lungs
Name one risk factor
Smoke exposure, Respiratory Infections, Asthma, Lungs, Old Age
Name one thing you can do to eliminate a smoke exposure risk factor.
Quit smoking and find support through local programs and recourses through American Lung Association. Try your best to avoid secondhand smoke exposure. If your workplace exposes you to many chemicals, dust, and fumes then try to use protective equipment and be attentive to safety training.
Name one common symptom of COPD
Wheezing, Chronic Cough, Excessive mucus production, Chest Tightness, Shortness of breath, Fatigue, Frequent infections
Is COPD most common when your younger or older?
Older
What are diseases involved in COPD?
Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema.
True or false: non-smokers can get COPD
True
Name one thing you should you do when exposed to many chemicals, dust, and fumes in your workplace?
Be attentive during safety training and use protective equipment
Does COPD make you gain or loose weight?
Loose Weight
Has COPD increased or decreased over the years?
Decreased
What is the actual scientific name of COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What are the two types of smoke exposure that can be a risk factor of COPD?
Smoke exposure from coal/burning stoves or secondhand smoke
What type of diseases do vaccinations help protect you from?
Respiratory Diseases
Name one life threatening symptom of COPD
Respiratory Failure, acute exacerbations, pneumonia, heart attacks, heart failure
are men or woman more likely to get COPD
Woman
What does Chronic Bronchitis do to the body? (Name one of the two)
excessive and persistent coughs and mucus
What age does your lung function start declining?
40
What are the three most common vaccinations that will protect you from respiratory diseases?
COVID, flu, and pneumonia
Is disorientation a common symptom of COPD?
no
What age are men least likely to get COPD
18-24
What is damaged in the body due to Emphysema?
Air sacs
What type of lungs are a risk factor for COPD?
Underdeveloped
Name three things that your workplace can expose you to that you should use protective equipment for.
hemicals, dust, and fumes
What category of symptoms(common, serious, life threatening) is Cyanosis in?
Serious Symptoms
What age are men most likely to get COPD?
75-84