Sunday, January 10, 2010

Copd Stands For What Does COPD Stand For In Relation To Nursing?

What does COPD stand for in relation to nursing? - copd stands for

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease / COPD

Posted by Lindsay Trimmer at 3:45 AM

4 comments:

VeeBee said...

COPD is a description of a group of lung diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and bronchiectasis, which causes the airflow to be reduced in the airways of the lung. (Restrictive lung disease, pulmonary Sarcoidosis, because it's lung capacity / volume reduction), all COPD not caused by smoking, lack of alpha-1-antitrypsin-related (alpha-1) is inherited by an emphysema lack a protein called alpha - -1 Antitrypsin (AAT) or alpha-1-protease inhibitor. namely, asthma and bronchitis, although these diseases often occur together.

January 14, 2010 at 1:02 AM
TQ2 said...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary lung disease, often caused by smoking.
The airways are narrow, hampered the flow of air that can enter the lungs.
You may need medication (eg steroids. Antibiotics, decongestants). Administering oxygen, if necessary. An extreme case can require a tracheotomy and use a fan.

January 14, 2010 at 8:41 AM
sparkle7... said...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This is not a reversible shrinkage / damage to the respiratory tract and lungs, causing shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing and coughing. Smoking is the commonest cause, treatment, but not always case.Typical includes inhaled corticosteroids Ventolin. Many people in advanced stages, the oxygen therapy at home x

January 14, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Georgia_... said...

Pulmory chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The lung disease is often my habit (in the case) by my father. It restricts the lung capacity and is emphazema and other diseases linked. Finally, the patient oxygen, need intensive care and had limited movement. It is a terrible disease to have.

January 15, 2010 at 12:59 AM

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