Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 1. From Etiology to Symptoms and Signs of COPD

Support us: Mastercard: 5106 2110 8086 3207 (ARMEN ASTVATSATRYAN) 00:00 What is Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 06:00 Epidemiology of COPD 08:22 Etiology of COPD 11:04 Pathophysiology of COPD 19:16 Symptoms and Signs of COPD 22:36 Breathlessness Measurement 24:50 Conclusion Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is airflow limitation caused by an inflammatory response to inhaled toxins, often cigarette smoke. Alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency and various occupational exposures are less common causes in nonsmokers. Symptoms are productive cough and dyspnea that develop over years; common signs include decreased breath sounds, prolonged expiratory phase of respiration, and wheezing. Severe cases may be complicated by weight loss, pneumothorax, frequent acute decompensation episodes, right heart failure, and, or acute or chronic respiratory failure. Diagnosis is based on history, physical examination, chest xray, and pulmonary functio