PPT-Respiratory Medicine: Asthma and COPD

Dr Rickbir Singh Randhawa FY1 Definition Asthma Chronic inflammatory airway disease characterised by reversible airway obstruction airway hyperresponsiveness and bronchial inflammation Three factors contribute to reversible airway narrowing. D. aryl Freeman. on behalf of the Study Collaborators . Collaborators. Research in Real Life, Cambridge . David Price. Julie von . Ziegenweidt. Laurence . Mascarenhas. Annie Burden. Alison Chisholm. programme. for Darlington 2015-2017. : . a . catalyst for change.. . Dr. Basil Penney. Sr. Claire Adams. Darlington CCG Respiratory Leads. Landscape . of health care is changing rapidly . Some highlights. How the lungs work. 2. What is asthma. Sensitive airways . Inflammation . and swelling. More mucus produced. Airways become narrow. Muscles tighten around airways. Breathing is difficult. Lauren Clark . Outline . Introduction. Definition. Epidemiology. Etiology. Cost & Burden. Intervention. Research. Introduction. Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases. Chronic lower respiratory diseases. Alison . Portes. FY1. Objectives. Main features of asthma and COPD. Focus on clinicals – history, examination, investigations, management. 10 minutes on each . Quiz and summary of key points. A few added extras…. . Heide. . Thorne RN BSN. March. , 2012. MSN . 621. Mr. G presents to the emergency . room:. Mr. . G . is a . 64 year old, . barrel-chested man who smokes . 1 pack . of cigarettes a day. He is . short of breath . Outline . Introduction. Definition. Epidemiology. Etiology. Cost & Burden. Intervention. Research. Introduction. Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases. Chronic lower respiratory diseases. : . Asthma, bronchitis, COPD, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, pneumoconiosis, sleep apnea. It is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways in which many cells and cellular elements play a role, in particular, mast cells,eosinophils,T lymphocytes, macrophages, neutrophils and epithelial cells.. 80 predicted and sometimes but not always Stage II Moderate COPD Worsening airflow limitation FEVbreath typically developing during exertion This is the stage at which patients typically seek medical The airway (bronchial tubes) can become swollen and the muscle around the airway tightens. . The result is a narrowed airway. Symptoms. Wheezing. Coughing. Shortness of breath. Chest tightness. Increased rate of breathing. Goals. Recognize common and uncommon presentations of COPD and asthma.. Make an appropriate assessment of the severity of illness.. Prescribe appropriate therapy. . Disposition the patient appropriately.. (leaning forward, hands on knees) when breathing difficulties occur. This provides a position that . optimizes respiratory mechanics.. 1-Introduce yourself. 2-Identity of patient – confirm.. 3-Permission (consent and explain examination). Dr Andrew Thurston. GP. Focus on AKT – RCGP Curriculum:. Investigations:. PEFR, . Spirometry. , Pulse . Oximetry. , Sputum Culture. Indications for CXR, CT, MRI, . Bronchoscopy. Disease Scoring Tools e.g. CURB65. Respiratory. 2024-2027 . A toolkit to support implementation . Introduction. This toolkit supports implementation of the recommendations for adults within the updated guidance, . Quality Prescribing for Respiratory .