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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Treatment

Description: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by progressive airflow limitation that cannot be fully reversed, as well as abnormal inflammation due to chronic inhalation of particles or noxious gas. Symptoms rarely manifest in patients younger than age 40, though after onset, respiratory function declines precipitously over several years. This course will review COPD prognosis, staging, and available treatments.

COURSE OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION
1. Course Information
2. Interface Tour
3. Course Overview

PROGNOSIS
4. Objectives
5. Prognosis and Staging
6. Progress Check

PHARMACOLOGIC TREATMENT
7. Objectives
8. Bronchodilators: Beta-2 Agonists
9. Bronchodilators: Anticholinergics
10. Bronchodilators: Theophylline
11. Corticosteroids
12. Other Pharmacologic Agents
13. Oxygen Therapy
14. Progress Check

NON-PHARMACOLOGIC TREATMENT
15. Objectives
16. Prevention and Rehabilitation
17. Surgery
18. Progress Check

CONCLUSION
19. Summary

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students completing this course should be able to:

Describe the three stages typical of COPD
Discuss end-stage mortality rates
Contrast emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and COPD
Describe the three-bronchodilator types and explain their mechanisms of action
Describe the role of steroids, mucoactive agents, and antibiotics in COPD treatment
Explain the role of oxygen therapies in the COPD treatment
Explain how adjunctive therapy like nutrition and physical rehabilitation can impact COPD
Describe the symptoms that indicate surgery, and name the types of COPD surgeries

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