COPD Course
Outline
Introduction
Objectives
Outline
What is COPD?
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema
Statistics and Facts
Healthy Lungs Anatomy & Physiology
Breathing In
Breathing Out
Lungs with Emphysema
Lungs with Chronic Bronchitis
Causes of COPD
Symptoms of COPD
Diagnosis of COPD
Steps to Improve Your Health
Quit Smoking
Avoid Other Irritants and Allergens
Flu (Influenza) and Pneumonia Shots
Exercise
Keep a Healthy Weight
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pursed Lip Breathing
Abdominal (diaphragmatic) Breathing
Oxygen Therapy
Control Stress
Pace Yourself
Medications
Bronchodilators (Anticholinergics – Short-Acting and Long-Acting)
Bronchodilators (Short-Acting Beta-Agonists)
Bronchodilators (Long-Acting Beta-Agonists)
Bronchodilators (Methylxanthines)
Over-the-counter Medications
Expectorants
Anti-inflammatories - Corticosteroids
Anti-inflammatories – Systemic Steroids
Anti-inflammatories – Inhaled Steroids
Antibiotics
How to Take COPD Medicines
Metered-dose Inhaler (MDI)
Aerochamber
Dry Powder Inhalers – Diskus
Turbuhaler
Foradil Aerolizer
Spiriva HandiHaler
Nebulizers
Summary
Link to COPD Test
Link to COPD Evaluation
References
Links for More Information on COPD
