COPD

1. Diagnostic Findings

1.1. Spirometry

1.1.1. Ratio value of FVC/FEV1

1.2. Arterial blood gas test

1.2.1. pH

1.2.2. CO2

1.2.3. O2

1.2.4. Bicarbonate

2. Treatments

2.1. Medications

2.2. Pulmonary Rehabilitation

2.3. Oxygen Therapy

3. Medications

3.1. Bronchodilators

3.2. Inhaled steroids

3.3. Oral steroids

3.4. Combination inhalers

3.5. Theophylline

4. Signs and Symptoms

4.1. SOBOE

4.2. Productive cough

4.3. Breathing difficulties

4.4. Tightness of the chest

5. Pathophysiology

5.1. Narrowing of the airways

5.2. Chronic inflammation

5.3. Decreased function of cilia

6. Multidisciplinary Services

6.1. Respiratory nurse

6.2. Dietitian

6.3. Respiratory therapist

6.4. Physical therapist