Mapa mental
COPD
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COPD
- A common preventable and treatable disease. Characterized by persistent airflow limitation and is usually progressive, associated with enhanced chronic inflammatory response to noxious particles or gases.
emphysema
- structural changes --> alevoli destruction and reduced elasticity
- abnormal enlargement of airspaces
Chronic Bronchitis
- symptoms: "wet, junky cough"
- cough
- sputum production
- ongoing for at least 3 months, for 2 consecutive years
- structural changes
- -smooth muscle hyperplasia -inflammation -bronchial wall thickening - mucous gland enlargement -ciliary abnormalities
- symptoms: "wet, junky cough"
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- COPD Mind Map for Module 3.
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- Olivia Walker3823
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