The Components of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Case Study Example

Case Study on COPD Brief of Case Study The patient in this case d Bob is 50 year old and employed in the construction industry. Recently he was suffering from shortness of breathe and produced increased purulent sputum and the color was yellow green. The shortness of breathe worsens in winter and have deteriorated over last two years. He becomes fatigue and tired even after a small walk. There is no case of hemoptysis or night sweats and chills. He also suffers from ankle edema. History revealed he had no incidences of asthma, childhood respiratory problems or allergies. He had acute exacerbation of shortness of breathe which were treated with oral steroids. He is mild alcoholic but is a heavy smoker for last 30 years. He had a tonsillectomy last 16 years back and recent spirometry findings indicated EV1 80%,without chronic symptoms 11 Moderate COPD FEV1/FVC < 70%, 50% < FEVI < 80%, with or without chronic symptoms 111 Severe COPD FEV1/FVC < 70%, 30% < FEVI < 50%, with respiratory failure IV Very Severe COPD FEV1/FVC < 70%, FEVI < 30%, with chronic respiratory failure The treatment of COPD includes strict measures to stop smoking, administration of bronchodilators to relieve the constriction of the airways; there is also the need to administer corticosteroids to reduce the chronic inflammation. Thus from the above discussion it is evident that Bob suffers from severe COPD as FEV1 Read More