Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

• Presented by Muhammad Shamim

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Defining COPD
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CB Emphysema
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What happens in asthma?
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COPD and Asthma
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Airflow Limitation in COPD
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Pharmacotherapy

• Short-acting inhaled beta-2 agonists (example
  albuterol)
• Long-acting beta-2 agonists (example salmeterol)
• Short-acting inhaled anticholinergic agents
  (example ipratropium)
• Long acting anticholinergic agents (example
  tiotropium)
• Combination agents (example Combivent)
• Systemic bronchodilators (example Theophylline)
• Glucocorticoids (example prednisone, fluticasone)

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QUESTIONS??

• Or Comments