The complications of COPD might be associated with consequences. The following is a list of them

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education

«V. I. VERNADSKY CRIMEAN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY»

Medical Academy named after S. I. Georgievsky (structural subdivision).

ABSTRACT

SUBJECT: - STUDYING CLINICAL COURSE OF COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE) WHILE EXAMINING THE COMPLICATIONS.

STUDENT : - SUMIT YADAV

faculty : - hospital practice Course : - 3^RD year Group : - 182 (2) LA -1

NAME OF PRACTICE: - PHYSICAL ASSISTANT IN IN -PATIENT MEDICAL DEPARTMENT

Simferopol 2021

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INTRODUCTION: -

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It's typically caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke. People with COPD are at increased risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and a variety of other conditions. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common conditions that contribute to COPD. These two conditions usually occur together and can vary in severity among individuals with COPD. Chronic bronchitis is inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs. It's characterized by daily cough and mucus (sputum) production. Emphysema is a condition in which the alveoli at the end of the smallest air passages (bronchioles) of the lungs are destroyed as a result of damaging exposure to cigarette smoke and other irritating gases and particulate matter. Although COPD is a progressive disease that gets worse over time, COPD is treatable. With proper management, most people with COPD can achieve good symptom control and quality of life, as well as reduced risk of other associated conditions. Causes of airway obstruction include: Emphysema. This lung disease causes destruction of the fragile walls and elastic fibers of the alveoli. Small airways collapse when you exhale, impairing airflow out of your lungs.

Chronic bronchitis. In this condition, your bronchial tubes become inflamed and narrowed and your lungs produce more mucus, which can further block the narrowed tubes. You develop a chronic cough trying to clear your airways.

BURDEN OF COPD: The burden of COPD is prohected to increase in coming decades due to continued exposure to COPD risk factors and the aging of the world's population. COPD is associated with significant economic burden.

COPD includes: Chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

CHRONIC BRONCHITIS

Defined as a productive cough for three months in each of two successive yearsyears in a patient in whom other cases of chronic cough have been excluded.

EMPHYSEMA

Abnormal and permanent enlargement of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles that is accompanied by destruction of air spacesspaces, without obvious fibrosis.

Most people are at least 40 years old when symptoms of COPD first appear. It's not impossible to develop COPD as a young adult, but it is rare. There are certain genetic conditions, such as alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, that can predispose younger people to developing COPD. The key symptoms of COPD are shortness of breath, a cough that doesn't go away, and a thick, often colored mucus (phlegm) that you cough up. Other symptoms, especially in later stages of the disease, may include: Tight feeling in chest. Less ability to stay active

One study found that about 85% of people with COPD had at least one digestive system problem. Bloating of the belly and feeling full very quickly after starting to eat were the most common ones that people said they had. Researchers say it seems to happen much more often in women than in men

If you are obese with COPD, a healthy approach to weight loss can help. Keep in mind that you may lose weight if your COPD worsens. Working with your medical team to put some weight on may help prevent serious consequences of your COPD

The color of the mucus in people with COPD can be an important sign. Most of the time mucus is clear or gray colored, although some people with chronic bronchitis will have a chronic cough with pale yellow mucus

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The complications of COPD might be associated with consequences. The following is a list of them

Lung Infections

Your disease makes it harder to fight off lung infections like pneumonia. Getting sick can then make it harder for you to breathe.

Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)

COPD can damage lung tissue. And if air leaks into the space between a lung and your chest wall, that lung can collapse like a deflated balloon. You might have sudden shortness of breath, feel sharp chest pain or tightness, or have a hacking cough. Treatments range from extra oxygen to surgery. To help prevent a collapsed lung from happening, stop smoking and see your COPD doctor regularly.

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