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What are the two major disease entities that make up Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
What are the two major disease entities that make up Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease state.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease state.
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Chronic bronchitis is defined by the major 'clinical manifestations' associated with the disease.
Chronic bronchitis is defined by the major 'clinical manifestations' associated with the disease.
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Chronic bronchitis is termed chronic when it lasts for ______ consecutive months of the year for 2 successive years.
Chronic bronchitis is termed chronic when it lasts for ______ consecutive months of the year for 2 successive years.
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What causes the mucus plugging of the smaller airways in chronic bronchitis?
What causes the mucus plugging of the smaller airways in chronic bronchitis?
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What are the factors that contribute to the onset of chronic bronchitis? (Select all that apply)
What are the factors that contribute to the onset of chronic bronchitis? (Select all that apply)
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What are the clinical manifestations of chronic bronchitis?
What are the clinical manifestations of chronic bronchitis?
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Emphysema is defined pathologically as the presence of permanent enlargement of the airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles, accompanied by destruction of their walls and without obvious fibrosis.
Emphysema is defined pathologically as the presence of permanent enlargement of the airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles, accompanied by destruction of their walls and without obvious fibrosis.
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for emphysema?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for emphysema?
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Which of the following is a classic diagnostic sign of emphysema?
Which of the following is a classic diagnostic sign of emphysema?
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Hypercapnia is a classic sign of hypoxemia.
Hypercapnia is a classic sign of hypoxemia.
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Even though chronic bronchitis and emphysema can each develop alone, they often occur together as one disease complex.
Even though chronic bronchitis and emphysema can each develop alone, they often occur together as one disease complex.
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What is the primary goal of COPD management?
What is the primary goal of COPD management?
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What is a first-line intervention in preventing progression of COPD and enhancing survival?
What is a first-line intervention in preventing progression of COPD and enhancing survival?
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Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is a first-line intervention in preventing progression of COPD and enhancing survival.
Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is a first-line intervention in preventing progression of COPD and enhancing survival.
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Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) has no impact on survival.
Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) has no impact on survival.
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Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic option for COPD?
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic option for COPD?
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Inhaled corticosteroids are a therapeutic option for stable COPD.
Inhaled corticosteroids are a therapeutic option for stable COPD.
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What is the name of the management program for COPD that is frequently referenced in the text?
What is the name of the management program for COPD that is frequently referenced in the text?
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Study Notes
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- COPD is a preventable and treatable disease characterized by airflow limitation not fully reversible.
- Airflow limitation is usually progressive due to an abnormal inflammatory response in the lungs to noxious particles or gases, primarily cigarette smoking.
- COPD is composed of two major disease entities: emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic bronchitis is defined by the clinical manifestations associated with it, specifically a chronically productive cough due to bronchial inflammation.
- It's considered chronic when it lasts for at least 3 consecutive months in 2 successive years.
- The pathology involves enlarged bronchial mucous glands (hypertrophy), increased goblet cells, and excess mucus production.
- Reduced ciliary function leads to mucus plugging in the smaller airways, promoting infection and causing ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) mismatching, impacting gas exchange and leading to hypoxemia.
- Etiological factors include cigarette smoking, atmospheric pollutants, infection, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- Clinical manifestations include excessive bronchial secretions and bronchospasm.
- COPD patients with chronic bronchitis can have dusky/cyanotic color, increased sputum production, hypoxemia, hypercapnea, acidosis, edematous, increased respiratory rate, exertional dyspnea, and digital clubbing. Heavy cigarette smokers are at higher risk. Cardiac enlargement and use of accessory muscles to breathe is also observed.
Emphysema
- Emphysema is defined pathologically as the presence of permanent enlargement of the airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles accompanied by destruction of their walls without obvious fibrosis.
- The alveolar-capillary membrane is destroyed leading to weakening of distal airways (especially respiratory bronchioles).
- Air-trapping and hyper-inflation occur.
- Clinical symptoms include increased CO2 retention (pink puffer), no cyanosis, non-productive cough, hyperresonance on chest percussion, barrel chest, exertional dyspnea, prolonged expiratory time, speaks in short jerky sentences, anxiety, use of accessory muscles, thin appearance, right-sided heart failure.
COPD Risk Factors
- Genetics: Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Age and Gender: COPD increases with age.
- Exposure to particles: Tobacco smoke, occupational dusts and chemicals, indoor/outdoor air pollution.
- Socioeconomic status
- Asthma/bronchial hyperreactivity, chronic bronchitis, respiratory infections, and tuberculosis.
COPD Physical Examination
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Inspection:
- Increased A-P diameter (barrel chest).
- Digital clubbing
- Peripheral edema
- Distended neck veins.
- Pursed lip breathing
- Cyanosis
- Use of accessory muscles in inspiration and expiration.
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Palpation:
- Diminished tactile and vocal fremitus
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Percussion:
- Hyperresonant percussion note
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Auscultation:
- Diminished breath sounds
- Crackles/rhonchi/wheezing
COPD Laboratory Findings
- Hematology: Increased hematocrit and hemoglobin.
- Sputum examination: Presence of Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae.
- ABG findings: (Mild to Moderate) pH increased, PaCO2 decreased, HCO3 slightly decreased, PaO2 decreased. (Severe) pH normal, PaCO2 increased, HCO3 significantly increased, PaO2 decreased.
COPD Radiologic Findings
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Chest Radiograph:
- Common: Translucent (dark lung fields), depressed or flattened diaphragms, long and narrow heart, increased retrosternal air space, occasionally cor pulmonale, emphysematous bullae
- Other findings: Dark lung fields, depressed/flattened diaphragm, long/narrow heart (with pulmonary hypertension), enlarged heart.
COPD Management
- Diagnostics: Diagnosed through airflow obstruction, differentiation from asthma, chronic productive cough, and assessment of diffusing capacity and diminished vascularity on chest x-ray. Inhaling bronchodilator testing can differentiate from asthma.
- Treatment of Stable COPD: PRN bronchodilators(sympathomimetic/anticholinergic), systemic corticosteroids (only if reversibility noted with FEV1), methylxanthines, medications for exacerbations such as antibiotics, supplemental oxygen.
- Treatment of Acute Exacerbations: Inhaled bronchodilators (especially beta-2 agonists), oral antibiotics (purulent sputum), corticosteroids (systemic), supplemental oxygen (keep SaO2 >90%), and NIV is an attractive option and intubation/mechanical ventilation.
- Maximizing Functional Status: Comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation(to improve exercise capacity, upper body strength, ventilatory function).
- Prevention of Progression and Survival: Smoking cessation, long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT), annual influenza/pneumococcal vaccinations, lung volume reduction surgery.
Therapeutic Options
- Smoking Cessation, Prevention
- Occupational Exposure, Indoor/Outdoor Air Pollution
- Physical Activity
- Bronchodilators (stable COPD)
- Inhaled corticosteroids (stable COPD)
- Combination therapy (inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta2-agonists)
- Long-term oral corticosteroids (stable COPD)
- Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors (stable COPD)
- Methylxanthines (stable COPD)
- Vaccines, Antibiotics, Mucolytic Agents (various stages)
COPD Summary
- COPD is a serious, progressive lung disease.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial to slow its progression and improve quality of life.
- Smoking cessation and compliance with treatment are essential for better outcomes.
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This quiz covers key aspects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), focusing on its definition, causes, and major components such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Learn about the symptoms, pathology of chronic bronchitis, and its impact on respiratory function to deepen your understanding of this preventable and treatable disease.
