An Overview of COPD, Causes, Clinical Manifestations, Complications, and its Management

Authors

  • Mr. Noorul Amin Nursing Officer Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical care Emergency Operation Theatre Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

Keywords:

Bronchitis, Caregivers, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), PFT (Pulmonary Function Test), Corticosteroids

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder is a disease of the respiratory system in which a person cannot breathe out normally. COPD is accompanied by dry cough, wheezing, and rales in the majority of cases. Patients may also experience difficulty breathing and be lethargic. The patient has a considerable amount of activity intolerance. Oxygen saturation remains below 80 percent in the maximum number of cases or ranges between 70-80. Though it is not curable, its progression can be halted and can be managed effectively following the advice of health care professionals, be it from the background of Medical or Nursing Sciences.

Published

2023-02-20

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