What is the definition of emphysema? - ANSWER Presence of permanent
enlargement of the airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles
What are emphysema patients known as? - ANSWER pink puffers
What are the anatomical alterations of emphysema? - ANSWER Destruction
of the AC membrane
Weakening of the distal airways with collapse
, Air trapping and hyperinflation
What are the risk factors that cause both chronic bronchitis and emphysema?
- ANSWER Age, exposure, and genetics in only emphysema (alpha 1
antitrypsin)
In patients with COPD, both ____________ _______________ and _________________ are
present - ANSWER Chronic bronchitis, emphysema
Even though chronic bronchitis and emphysema can develop alone, they
often occur... - ANSWER Together as one disease complex called COPD
What are some key indicators to look for when considering a COPD
diagnosis? - ANSWER Patients over 40 yrs of age
Dyspnea
Chronic cough
Chronic sputum production
History of exposure risk factors
Family history of COPD
When doing a PFT, and the results are decreased FEV1, FEV25-75, FEV1/FVC
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