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"R" Is For Respiratory
You Might Have COPD If . .
It's Complicated.
Turn And Face The Change.
You've Got Options
100
These are the components of your respiratory tract.
What are the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli.
100
This is the hallmark of COPD.
What is an obstruction of airflow or a reduction in airflow?
100
This is the most common complaint from someone suffering from COPD, it makes exercise very difficult.
What is shortness of breath (dyspnea)?
100
This is the most important lifestyle change one can make if they have COPD.
What is quitting smoking?
100
This is a typical form of many COPD medications. They provide quick relief of symptoms.
What is an inhaler?
200
These are the tiny air sacs used for gas exchange in the lungs.
What are alveoli?
200
In patients with COPD, there is too much of this in the lungs.
What is mucus or sputum?
200
People with COPD may suffer from this common illness more than those without COPD.
What is the flu?
200
A diet limiting the intake of this is important for those with COPD.
What is salt?
200
In order to open airways, medications need to reduce this in the respiratory system.
What is inflammation?
300
This type of stretchy tissue allows for the efficient expansion and deflation of the lungs
What is elastic tissue?
300
It is the inflammation of these structures that cause a reduction in airflow.
What is the lining of the airway?
300
This results of someone with COPD having to use accessory muscles in order to breath, it describes the unique shape of the chest.
What is a barrel chest?
300
Too much salt can lead to this medical problem, resulting in weight gain.
What is edema?
300
Treatment with this natural product is used for patients with COPD, although it is natural it still requires a prescription.
What is supplemental oxygen?
400
These are the three conditions that make up COPD.
What are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma?
400
This is the trademark cough of someone suffering from COPD or chronic bronchitis.
What is smokers cough?
400
This is the side of the heart that can sometimes fail as COPD progresses.
What is the right side?
400
A patient with COPD may have to sleep in this position.
What is the sitting position, semi-Fowlers to Fowlers?
400
This is the last resort for many with patients with COPD. It is associated with many complications and risks.
What is surgery?
500
This part of respiration is considered passive, requiring no muscular or conscious effort.
What is exhalation or expiration?
500
This is the whistling sound that someone's lungs might make if they have COPD.
What is wheezing?
500
This is the bluish color of the skin due to low blood oxygen.
What is cyanosis?
500
It is important to teach patients with COPD how to use these devices in order to re-establish their independence.
What are supplemental oxygen devices and ventilators?
500
This treatment improves the quality of life for patients with COPD using long-term methods and no medications.
What is pulmonary rehabilitation?