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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic condition that causes lung damage. It also makes breathing difficult in patients. Common types of this condition include emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Changes that affect the lungs and air duct include:

  • Swelling, scarring and constricting of the air passage.
  • Presence of thick mucus in the air duct.
  • Destruction of walls or air sacs in the lungs.

Untreated COPD can accelerate disease development, cause cardiac issues, and exacerbate respiratory infections. Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of this ill-health in developed countries. Treatments can assist to palliate symptoms. Different treatments include medications, oxygen, exercise, and changes in lifestyle.

Types

Below are the two common types of this ill-health.

1. Emphysema: 

  • When your alveoli get destroyed and expanded, you acquire this condition. Shortness of breath or dyspnea is the most common indication.

2. Chronic bronchitis: 

  • Your airways get inflamed when you have chronic bronchitis. This results in your airways narrowing. And it produces a lot of mucus. The most typical symptom is coughing.

Causes

Most people beyond 40 years of age with a history of smoking are prone to acquiring this ill-health. 

Some known causes are listed below:

  • Smoking is the leading cause of COPD. Besides it, cigar and pipe smoking also induce this condition.
  • Second-hand smoke.
  • Air pollution.

Symptoms

The indications of this ill-health include:

  • Cough with mucus for an extended period of time (at least two years or three months).
  • Difficulty taking deep breaths.
  • Shortness of breath, particularly during regular tasks or with light exertion.
  • Wheezing and other lung sounds.
  • A barrel-shaped chest.
  • Bluish skin (cyanosis).

Risk Factors

Smoking is the leading risk factor for this condition, not all the people who smoke develop this condition. 

You are at peril to acquiring this condition if:

  • Are assigned females at birth.
  • Have crossed the age of 65.
  • Have been exposed to air pollution.
  • Have been exposed to chemicals, dust, or fumes.
  • Have been a victim of respiratory diseases when you were young

Diagnosis & Tests

Make sure to reveal all of your signs and symptoms when you consult with the healthcare. Inform your doctor if:

  • If you smoke or have smoked in the past, 
  • You work with lung irritants, 
  • You are open to a lot of secondhand smoke, or 
  • You have a family history of this ill-health.
  • If you have had respiratory disorders like asthma 
  • You may be taking prescription drugs.

Based on all of the information, your doctor may request some of the following tests to obtain a more full picture:

a) Pulmonary function tests:

  • This test ensures how efficiently your lungs perform and include:
  • spirometry, lung volume evaluation, and diffusing capacity assessment.

b) Imaging tests: 

  • A chest X-ray or a CT scan may be imminent. These images provide a thorough and better view of your lungs, blood vessels, and heart.

c) Arterial blood gas test: 

  • A blood sample is taken from an artery. It then determines your blood oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other levels.

Treatment Options

Treatment aims to better your symptoms. At the same time reducing and addressing exacerbations is also checked. Your provider may recommend:

1. Smoking cessation programs:

  • If you smoke, quitting can help delay the progression of COPD.

2. Inhaled drugs: 

  • Bronchodilators and steroids can help reduce inflammation and open your airways. These may be available in the form of an inhaler or a liquid for use in a nebulizer.

3. Pulmonary rehabilitation:

  • This is an exercise and education program. And its purpose is to strengthen your lungs and help you manage this ill-health.

4. Oxygen therapy:

  • You may require supplemental oxygen to boost your oxygen levels.

5. Corticosteroids:

  • You may require a course of steroids to decrease inflammation during an exacerbation.

6. Antibiotics:

  • If you are continuously suffering from lung infections, then your doctor may prescribe antibiotic medicines.

7. Positive airway pressure:

  • Your clinician may recommend that you use a BiPAP machine to assist you breathe, particularly during an exacerbation.

Preventive Tips

People with COPD are more likely candidates for respiratory infections.

You can lower your risks by sticking to the following:

  • See to it that immunizations you are taking are up to date. These can include influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and COVID-19.
  • Regularly wash your hands especially before taking meals.
  • Disinfecting surfaces.
  • Wearing a mask, especially when cold and flu is prevalent.
  • Staying away from the crowd, for example when an outbreak like COVID is prevalent.

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