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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
aka.Chronic Airflow Limitation (CAL)
-group of disorders that affect movement of air in & out of lungs
-USA:1/14 people age >45
-RISK FACTORS:
-smoking
-air pollution
-aging
EMPHYSEMA
-enlargement & destruction of alveolar walls
-main problem:ELASTICITY
-there is difficult expiration due to destructed walls/septa between alveoli-->OBSTRUCTION
-aka. PINK PUFFERS due to their normal arterial oxygen levels and marked dyspnea
Causes:
-smoking -infection -inhaled irritants
-heredity -allergic factors -aging
S/SX:
-dyspnea on exertion -cough & sputum -signs of respiratory distress
-fatigue -weight loss -PE: hyper resonant on percussion
Nursing Care:
a. administer medications as ordered
b.O2 at 1-3LPM ONLY
c. facilitate removal of secretions
d. teach about pursed-lip breathing
e. diet: increase protein, carbohydrates & vitamin C
f. immunize against pneumonia & influenza
g. avoid smoking, abrupt changes in temperature
h. exercise: walking
i. plan activities with adequate rest
COMPLICATIONS;
-acute respiratory failure
- pneumothorax due to bleb rupture
-cor pulmonale due to increase cardiac workload
CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
-inflammation of the bronchi with excessive production of mucus accompanied by persistent cough
-chronic inflammation results to:
-hypertrophy & hyperplasia of
mucus secreting glands
-decrease ciliary activity
-narrowing of small airways
Diagnostic Criteria:
-symptoms must continue for 3 months for 2 consecutive years
S/SX:
- productive cough with copious sputum - dyspnea on exertion
- rales/rhonch -cyanosis
BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
-chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways where many cells play a role
-REVERSIBLE obstructive disease of the lower respiratory tract with 3 main airway responses
Categories:
a. Extrinsic (Allergic) -due to dust, pollen, insects, smoke, medications , food
b.Intrinsic (Non-allergic) -due to pathophysiologic conditions within the respiratoy tract
-->BOTH:AIRWAY IS HYPERACTIVE!
S/SX:
Cardinal:
-waxing & waning with nocturnal occurrence
-dyspnea
-expiratory wheeze
-cough
-chest discomfort/tightness
-irritability
-diaphoresis
-cyanosis (late)
DIAGNOSIS:
Spirometry:
-decrease VC
-increase FRC
-increase TLC
-increase RV
Hallmark: Reversibility of increase 200 ml FEV1 with bronchodilator
COMPLICATION: - Status Asthmaticus
Nursing Care:
a.administer medications as ordered
-reliever medications
-controller medications
-antibiotics
b.position: High Fowlers
c. oxygen as needed
d. chest percussion & postural drainage when bronchodilation improves
-Discharge Planning:
-well ventilated room -damp dusting, avoid rugs,stuffed animals, natural fibers
-moderate exercise: swimming -deep breathing exercises
-early treatment for URTI -avoid extremes of temperature
-avoid powerful odors


17 comments :

maggie.danhakl@healthline.com said...

Hi,

Healthline just launched a campaign for called "You Are Not Your COPD" where COPD patients share their story or advice about living with the disease. You can see the homepage for the campaign here: http://www.healthline.com/health/copd/inspirational-stories

We have partnered with the COPD Foundation to promote the campaign and have pledged that for every submitted story, Healthline will donate $10 to the COPD Foundation.

I am writing to ask if you can help spread the word about this campaign by including it as a resource on your page: http://notesmore.blogspot.com/2011/10/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease.html

The more stories we receive the more Healthline will donate to COPD research, support, and treatment programs. Would you please consider including this on your site or sharing with your followers?

I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.

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