PPT-New Developments in COPD Medicine

An Update on Current M edications and Treatment O ptions Lori Wilken PharmD Clinical Assistant Professor University of Illinois College of Pharmacy 2016 RHA LIVING BETTER TOGETHER COPD CONFERENCE. Over time the airways of those suffering from COPD become permanently obstructed or blocked and gradually lose their ability to function COPD is a major cause of disability and death in Canada and throughout the world According to a recent study 15 Asthma and COPD. Dr Rickbir Singh Randhawa. FY1. Definition:. Asthma. Chronic inflammatory airway disease characterised by . reversible airway obstruction. , airway hyper-responsiveness and bronchial inflammation. . 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. Dietetic Intern. Andrews University. Introduction. Patient’s Initials: NM. Primary . Problem . & other . medical conditions: . COPD. , DM, IBS, Pneumonia, IgA . deficiency. Height: 160.02. Weight: 107.2. Patient Background. Daishi . Hayato. Age 65. Male. Asian American. Retired. Wife and 4 adult children. Father had lung cancer . Primary Diagnosis: . Acute respiratory distress, COPD, peripheral vascular disease with intermittent . Patient may or may not notice symptoms .. Life expectancy for stage 1 people is only slightly less than the normal people. . It is around 17.4 years for a male who is 65 year old. . Patients who continue smoking will have shorter life than who does not smoke or who stop smoking. . Dr Rickbir Singh Randhawa. FY1. Definition:. Asthma. Chronic inflammatory airway disease characterised by . reversible airway obstruction. , airway hyper-responsiveness and bronchial inflammation. . Three factors contribute to reversible airway narrowing:. Clinical Trial Evidence. Introduction . Therapeutic Recommendations . Therapeutic Recommendations in Groups B and D . Bronchodilators in Stable COPD. ICS in Stable COPD. COPD . Potential AEs of ICS Treatment. bronchodilators include Combiventum Take with Respimatium Take with nebulizer These medications are long-acting Long-acting bronchodilators are used regularly to open the airways and keep them open Lo 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 What is COPD?. How to treat COPD?. What is the prognosis?. 19.3% of US Adults Smoke – 2010. CDC, NHIS 2010. 2010 Current Smokers. %. of Smokers. Demographic. % of Smokers. Demographic. 19.3%. US Adults. . . - . S.Mahalakshmi. SCENARIO- . Here is a 76 yrs old elderly male patient hospitalized for 9 days with complaints of breathlessness and cough with expectoration since 3 days.. 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. The Wake Health Model. Sharon D. Cornelison RCP, RRT-NPS. COPD Pathway Team. Inpatient Team. Hospitalist, Critical Care Physician, and/or APP. Respiratory Therapist COPD Navigators. Pulmonary Consult Service (MD and/or NP).