COPD Crossword

2. This organ performs two main functions - ventilation and diffusion.
8. Short acting bronchodilators
10. Limitation or obstruction of airflow and worsening air exchange that cannot be fully reversible.
13. Characteristics of COPD – chest shape
14. Third cause of COPD (2 words)
17. Obstruction is present on both inspiration and expiration.
18. Treatment for COPD to improve breathing, sleep, and tolerance for physical activity.
19. Lung tissue that carries out gas exchange.
20. This is when patients have chronically elevated levels of CO2.

1. Patient manages COPD with training, exercise, nutrition, and counseling.
3. Long acting bronchodilators
4. Index of air flow obstruction – rating system of mild to very severe.
5. These help reduce flare-ups and the need for hospitalization due to severe illness.
6. Measures the FEV1 and FVC.
7. Characteristics of COPD – breathe sounds
9. Secondary cause of COPD
11. Inhaled Steroids reduce inflammation.
12. Primary cause of COPD - first and second hand...
15. Characteristics of COPD – finger tips
16. Obstruction of these large air spaces is evident on expiration not inspiration.