Dr Muhammad Omair Riaz

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A condition in which;

The lungs have become permanently altered .

The airways in the lungs are constantly

narrowed.

Chronic inflammation creates difficulty

breathing

What is COPD?

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The anatomy of the Lungs

The Lungs

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COPD causes airway narrowing, inflammation and

mucous production.

What does COPD do?

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16 million Americans are diagnosed with COPD

14 million have Chronic Bronchitis

2 million have Emphysema

COPD Facts

Bronchitis is inflammation of the inner lining of the

Bronchi

Bronchitis

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Emphysema is long-term destruction of lungs over time.

Emphysema

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COPD results from

smoking

second-hand smoke

air pollution

Occupational irritants

COPD Causes

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Substances within cigarettes damage the alveoli sacs.

Cigarette smoking

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COPD is the 4th leading cause of death in the United States.

COPD has a higher mortality rate than Asthma.

The annual cost to the nation for COPD is approximately $30.4 Billion dollars.

COPD Facts

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Cough with or without mucous

Fatigue

Frequent respiratory infections

Shortness of breath

Wheezing

Symptoms

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COPD: Spectrum of Disease

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Restrictive

Reduced expansion

Reduced aeration (secondary to above)

Obstructive

Normal expansion

Reduced aeration (pathologic)

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Restrictive versus Obstructive

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Inhalers (Bronchodilators)

Anti-inflammatory medications

Oxygen therapy

Antibiotics (with Bacterial infection)

Medical Treatment of COPD

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Slow the accelerated decline in lung function

Relieve symptoms

Improve daily function

Decrease exacerbations

Improve quality of life.

Treatment Objectives

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Smoking cessation is the most important consideration.

Accelerated loss of lung function can be slowed

Decline in loss of lung function can be reduced

Smoking Cessation

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COPD is a long-term illness

COPD worsens quickly with smoking

COPD can cause arrhythmias

COPD can cause pneumonia

COPD can cause osteoporosis

Complications

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Questions?