Chronic Bronchitis

And/or
Emphysema
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A condition in which;
The lungs have become permanently altered .
The airways in the lungs are constantly
narrowed.
Chronic inflammation creates difficulty
breathing
What is COPD?
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The anatomy of the Lungs
The Lungs
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COPD causes airway narrowing, inflammation and
mucous production.
What does COPD do?
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16 million Americans are diagnosed with
COPD

14 million have Chronic Bronchitis

2 million have Emphysema
COPD Facts
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Bronchitis is inflammation of the inner lining of the
Bronchi
Bronchitis
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Emphysema is long-term destruction of lungs over
time.
Emphysema
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COPD results from smoking

COPD results from second-hand smoke

COPD results from air pollution

COPD results from Occupational irritants


COPD Causes
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Substances within cigarettes damage the alveoli sacs.
Cigarette smoking
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COPD is the 4
th
leading cause of death in the
United States.

COPD has a higher mortality rate than
Asthma.

The annual cost to the nation for COPD is
approximately $30.4 Billion dollars.
COPD Facts
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Cough with or without mucous
Fatigue
Frequent respiratory infections
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Symptoms
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Inhalers (Bronchodilators)

Anti-inflammatory medications

Oxygen therapy

Antibiotics (with Bacterial infection)
Medical Treatment of
COPD
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Slow the accelerated decline in lung function
Relieve symptoms
Improve daily function
Decrease exacerbations
Improve quality of life.
Treatment Objectives
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Smoking cessation is the most important
consideration.

Accelerated loss of lung function can be slowed

Decline in loss of lung function can be reduced




Smoking Cessation
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COPD is a long-term illness
COPD worsens quickly with smoking
COPD can cause arrhythmias
COPD can cause pneumonia
COPD can cause osteoporosis


Complications
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References
Chronic Obstructive pulmonary Disease, 2011.
PubMedhealth. Retrieved from ;
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH000
1153/
COPD Resources,ND. AARC.org Retrieved from;
http://www.aarc.org/klein/what_is_copd.asp
COPD
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