COPD

• What is COPD an umbrella term for?

  Chronic bronchitis

  Emphysema
• What are some key features of chronic bronchitis?

  Productive cough on most days

  Chronic inflammation of the LRT

  Excessive mucus secretions

  Reduced airway radius
• What are some key features of emphysema?

  Damage to alveoli

  Destruction of lung parenchyma

  Loss of lung elasticity

  Small airway closure

  Reduced airway radius
• What 3 primary symptoms characterise COPD?

  Productive cough

  Sputum production

  Dyspnoea on exertion
• What is the primary cause of COPD?

  Smoking
• What are some risk factors for developing COPD?

  Smoking

  Air pollution

  Occupational dusts