COPD BASICS
This abbreviation stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
COPD
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation of the ________.
airways
Name one common environmental trigger for both COPD and asthma.
Smoking (or air pollution, allergens, etc.)
This technique, used to help clear mucus from the airways in COPD and asthma patients, involves a deliberate and controlled cough.
Effective Coughing
Name a common type of medication used for long-term control in both COPD and asthma.
bronchodilators or inhaled corticosteroids
The two main conditions included in COPD are chronic bronchitis and ________.
Emphysema
True or False: Asthma is usually diagnosed in childhood and can be outgrown.
False (What is True? Asthma is usually diagnosed in childhood, but it can persist into adulthood.)
Short-acting bronchodilators provide quick relief in both conditions. What's their common name?
rescue inhalers
A written plan that outlines actions to manage worsening symptoms in COPD or asthma is called ________.
an action plan
This device delivers a precise, measured dose of medication directly to the lungs in aerosol form.
Metered-dose inhaler (MDI)
Smoking is the primary cause of COPD, but this environmental factor can also contribute.
Air pollution
True or False: Asthma has an unpredictable, episodic, and variable course.
True
This type of therapy involves techniques to help clear mucus from the lungs and improve breathing, often used in the management of both asthma and COPD.
chest physiotherapy
Regular exercise is beneficial for individuals with COPD and asthma. What type of exercise is particularly helpful?
aerobic exercise (e.g., walking, swimming)
In severe cases, oral corticosteroids may be prescribed. What's their primary role in managing COPD and asthma?
Reducing inflammation
These are the cardinal symptoms experienced by patients with COPD.
dyspnea, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and limitations in activity
Asthma symptoms can be triggered by this type of sensitivity to substances like pollen or pet dander.
Allergic sensitivity
This preventive strategy helps protect COPD and asthma patients from respiratory infections such as influenza and pneumonia.
Immunizations
In COPD, this surgical option may be considered in severe cases to improve breathing.
Lung transplantation
This medication class, commonly used for both asthma and COPD, helps prevent inflammation by targeting specific immune system pathways.
Biological therapy
In COPD, these tiny air sacs in the lungs lose their elasticity, making breathing difficult.
Alveoli
These symptoms are characteristic of asthma and often appear after exposure to a specific trigger.
wheezing, cough, shortness of breath, and chest tightness
This technique, commonly used in COPD management, involves exhaling through pursed lips to enhance airflow and ease breathing
Pursed-Lip Breathing
True or False: Smoking cessation is a key health promotion strategy for managing COPD, as it helps slow disease progression and improve lung function
True
Long-acting beta-2 agonists (LABAs) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are often used together in the management of chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Name one combination inhaler
Advair
Symbicort
Breo Ellipta
Zenhale