Types of COPD
This type of COPD is characterized by hyperinflated lungs, barrel chest, and blebs.
What is emphysema
This symptom prevents you from completing normal daily activities
What is shortness of breath
This disease affects 11.7 million people worldwide
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
This calculation determines body fat based on height and weight
What is BMI
This medication is used as a rescue for COPD symptoms
What is albuterol
This type of COPD is characterized by increased mucus production and thickened airway walls
what is chronic bronchitis
This symptom is more frequent in COPD and may result in frequent hospital visits.
What is lung infections
This habit increased the risk and progression of COPD
What is smoking
This medication category is used daily to prevent inflammation
What is steroids
This type of COPD is characterized by inflamed and hyper-responsive airways
What is asthma
COPD requires more of this to complete normal acitivies
What stages of COPD has better quality of life when normal BMI is maintained?
What is mild to moderate COPD
This BMI range is considered healthy
what is 18.5 - 24.9
This medication is traditionally delivered via nasal cannula to COPD patients
What is oxygen
This type of COPD is caused by a genetic mutation
What is cystic fibrosis
Increased production of this may cause obstructed airways and increased shortness of breath
what is mucus
The 5 diseases associated with COPD
Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema, Asthma, and Bronchiectasis
This nutrient increases shortness of breath in COPD patients
What is carbohydrates
These medications are used when vasculature is damaged to prevent strokes, blood clots, and worsening COPD symptoms
What is anti-hypertensives
This type of COPD is characterized by permanent widening of bronchioles with increased mucus production
what is bronchiectasis
This occurs in the small airways in COPD lungs
What is inflammation
This BMI is associated with severe COPD due to excessive energy usage
what is less than 18.5
This nutrient is prioritized in COPD patient's meal plans
what is protein
This activity promotes pulmonary hygiene and removal of secretions
what is airway clearance