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COPD

Published on Nov 24, 2015

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CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE

PULMONARY DISEASE
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COPD

A GROUP OF LUNG DISORDERS LIMITING AIRFLOW TO THE LUNGS
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SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

  • Dyspnea (painful or difficulty breathing)
  • Hypoxia (inadequate oxegynation of the cells)
  • Fatigue
  • Frequent coughing
  • Chronic bronchitis and/or Emphysema
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Treatment
Smoking cessation
Respiratory therapy
Inhalers
Lung transplants

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Prevention
If you smoke STOP!
Do not allow anyone to smoke around you.
Avoid breathing polluted air by wearing a mask.

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SOURCE

MCGRAW HILL MEDICAL ASSISTING
Photo by Chris-Håvard Berge

Margaret Stark