Chronic Obstructive

pulmonary Disease
(COPD)
Presented by: Melody Jane Cerbito
Cen Janber Cabrillos
WHAT IS COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
is a lung disease characterized by chronic
obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with
normal breathing and is not fully reversible. The
more familiar terms ‘Chronic bronchitis’ and
‘emphysema’ are no longer used, but are now
included within COPD diagnosis. COPD is not
simply a “smoker’s cough” but an under-
diagnosed, life threatening lung disease.
A condition which;
The lung have become permanently altered.
The airways in the lungs are constantly narrowed.
Chronic inflammation creates difficulty breathing.
 The Lungs
 The anatomy of the lungs
 WHAT DOES COPD DO?

 COPD causes airway narrowing, inflammation and mucous production.

 COPD FACTS

16 Million are diagnosed with COPD

14 Million have Chronic Bronchitis
2 Million have Emphysema
 BRONCHITIS

Bronchitis is inflammation of the inner lining of the

bronchi.
 EMPHYSEMA

Emphysema is a long-term destruction of lungs over time.

 COPD CAUSES

Smoking
Second-hand smoke
Air pollution
Occupational irritants
CIGARRETE SMOKING

Substance within cigarettes damage alveoli sacs.

 COPD FACTS

COPD is the 4th leading cause of death.

COPD has a higher rate than asthma.
The annual cost to the nation for COPD is approximately
$30.4 Billion dollars.
 SYMPTOMS

Cough with or without mucous

Fatigue
Frequent respiratory infections
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
MEDICAL TREATMENT OF COPD

Inhalers (Bronchodilators)
Anti-inflammatory medications
Oxygen therapy
Antibiotics (with bacterial infections)
TREATMENT OBJECTIVES

Slow the accelerated decline in lung function

Relieve symptoms
Improve daily function
Decrease exacerbations
Improve quality of life
SMOKING CESSATION

Smoking cessation is the most important consideration.

Accelerated loss of lung function can be swallowed.
Decline in loss of lung function can be reduced.
COMPLICATIONS

Long-term illness
Worsens quickly with smoking
Can cause arrhythmias
Can cause pneumonia
Can cause osteoporosis
REFERRENCE

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 2011

PubMedhealth. Retrieved from:
https//www.ncb.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001153
COPD Resources, ND.ARRC.org Retrieved from;
https://www.aarc.org/klen/what_is_copd.asp