COPD Project by Morgan T https://padlet.com/gossiplovers2288/v1kav0rlpdpd By: Morgan Titus en-us 2016-12-12 14:04:34 UTC 2016-12-12 14:43:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease (COPD): gossiplovers2288 https://padlet.com/gossiplovers2288/v1kav0rlpdpd/wish/143115889 COPD is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, refractory (non-reversible) asthma, and some forms of bronchiectasis. ]]> 2016-12-12 14:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gossiplovers2288/v1kav0rlpdpd/wish/143115889 Signs and Symptoms: gossiplovers2288 https://padlet.com/gossiplovers2288/v1kav0rlpdpd/wish/143116307
  • Increased Breathlessness

    • Wheezing

    • Frequent coughing (with or without sputum)

    • Tightness in chest
    ]]>     2016-12-12 14:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gossiplovers2288/v1kav0rlpdpd/wish/143116307     Treatments for COPD: gossiplovers2288 https://padlet.com/gossiplovers2288/v1kav0rlpdpd/wish/143116364
  • Medicines Such as Brochodilator and steroids prescribed by doctors.

    • Self care such as quitting smoking if you're a smoker and eating healthier.

    • Go to a specialist such as a pulmonologist.

    •  Go to oxygen therapy if its really bad. 

    ]]>     2016-12-12 14:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gossiplovers2288/v1kav0rlpdpd/wish/143116364     Effects of COPD: gossiplovers2288 https://padlet.com/gossiplovers2288/v1kav0rlpdpd/wish/143116454
  • Cough can be dry or with phlegm.

    • Frequent respiratory infections, shortness of breath, or wheezing.

    • Whole body fatigue or inability to exercise.

    • Common to have chest tightness.
    ]]>     2016-12-12 14:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gossiplovers2288/v1kav0rlpdpd/wish/143116454     Mini Quiz: gossiplovers2288 https://padlet.com/gossiplovers2288/v1kav0rlpdpd/wish/143116563 1.) What are some symptoms that a person gets from COPD?

    2.) What are two treatments for COPD?

    3.) What is one effect that COPD has on a person?]]>     2016-12-12 14:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gossiplovers2288/v1kav0rlpdpd/wish/143116563