COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• What does COPD stand for?

  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• What are the main characteristics of COPD?

  It is a chronic disease with airflow restriction
• What are the two main types of COPD?

  Bronchitis and emphysema
• What is a common cause of COPD?

  Smoking is a primary cause
• What environmental factors contribute to COPD?

  Exposure to dust, chemicals, and fumes
• What childhood issues can lead to COPD later in life?

  Severe respiratory infections in childhood
• What happens to the airways in COPD over time?

  They thicken and lose elasticity
• What is the effect of scarring on the airways in COPD?

  It narrows the airways and reduces airflow
• What are common symptoms of COPD?

  Breathlessness, dizziness, and coughing
• What is a common experience for individuals with COPD?

  Frequent resting is needed
• How does COPD affect concentration?

  It can lead to poor concentration
• What is a common physical feeling associated with COPD?

  Tiredness and weakness are common
• What are the causes and effects of COPD?

  Causes:

  • Smoking
  • Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes
  • Severe respiratory infections in childhood

  
  

  Effects:

  • Airway thickening and scarring
  • Loss of elasticity in airways
  • Symptoms: breathlessness, dizziness, coughing, weakness
• What are the symptoms of COPD?

  • Breathlessness
  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness and weakness
  • Coughing
  • Wheezing
  • Frequent respiratory infections
  • Poor concentration
  • Need for frequent resting
• What is one treatment for respiratory issues mentioned?

  Oxygen therapy
• What do bronchodilator medicines do?

  They open and dilate the bronchioles
• What is the purpose of steroid inhalers?

  To reduce swelling
• What is the role of anti-depressants in respiratory treatment?

  They are used for co-pression pneumonia
• What does swelling in the lungs indicate?

  Inflammation of lung tissue
• What usually causes swelling in the lungs?

  Bacterial infection
• How many lungs can be affected by swelling?

  One or both lungs
• How do the treatments for respiratory issues relate to lung inflammation?

  They aim to reduce swelling and improve breathing