Presentation on COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) | Jindal Chest Clinic

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, is a prevalent lung disease characterized by restricted airflow and breathing issues, often caused by damage or clogging of the lungs. This presentation includes: COPD, its causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, management, etc. For more information, please contact us: 9779030507.

1. COPD
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY
DISEASE

2. COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease
A progressive disease that affects the
lungs, making it difficult to breathe

3. COPD
Affects 5.5 cr people in India
Leads to 8,48,000 deaths in a year
2
nd
leading cause of death in India

4. COPD: an umbrella term
Umbrella term used to describe progressive lung
diseases which include:
◦Emphysema
◦Chronic bronchitis

5. COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung
ailment that is characterized by a persistent blockage of
airflow from the lungs.
It is an under-diagnosed, life-threatening lung disease that
interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible.

6. Understanding COPD
Critical to first understand normal lung function
Image courtesy of The Nationl Institute of health

7. Lung structure and function
“Biological Science Freeman”, 2010

8. Lungs with COPD
Image courtesy of The National Institute of health

9. Causes
Most cases of COPD occur as a result of long-term exposure to
lung irritants that damage the lungs and the airways
The most common irritants are chulha smoke, Angithi smoke,
Air pollution, and smoking
In rare cases, a genetic condition calledalpha-1 antitrypsin
deficiencymay play a role in causing COPD

10. Who is at risk?
People who smoke or are exposed to smoke
People who have a family history of COPD are more likely to
develop the disease if they smoke
Long-term exposure to Chulhasmoke and air-pollution and other
lung irritants also is a risk factor for COPD

11. Symptoms
Breathlessness
Abnormal sputum (a mix of saliva and mucus in the airway)
A chronic cough
Daily activities can become very difficult as the condition gradually
worsens

12. Diagnosis
A simple diagnostic test called "spirometry“ measures how
much air a person can inhale and exhale, and how fast air
can move into and out of the lungs
Spirometrycan detect COPD
long before its Symptoms
appear.

13. Treatment
COPDhasnocure
Quittingsmokingisthemostimportantstepanindividual
cantaketotreatCOPD
OthertreatmentsforCOPDmayincludemedicines,
vaccines,pulmonaryrehabilitation(rehab),oxygentherapy,
andsurgery

14. Managing COPD
COPDsymptomsusuallyslowlyworsenovertime
Acold,theflu,oralunginfectionmaycausesymptomsto
intensify

15. Managing COPD
Avoid lung irritants
Get ongoing care
Manage the disease and its symptoms
Prepare for emergencies

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