Across
- 3. This organ performs two main functions - ventilation and diffusion.
- 5. chemicals, third cause of COPD (2 words)
- 8. parenchyma, lung tissue that carries out gas exchange.
- 10. Characteristics of COPD
- 12. This is when patients have chronically elevated levels of CO2.
- 15. chest, Characteristics of COPD
- 16. secondary cause of COPD
- 17. Long acting bronchodilators
- 18. primary cause of COPD - first and second hand...
- 20. limitation or obstruction of airflow and worsening air exchange that can not be fully reversible.
Down
- 1. 1st type of COPD - permanent enlargement of the air spaces in the lungs that is accompanied by the destruction of the alveolar walls without obvious fibrosis. Obstruction of these large air spaces is evident on expiration not inspiration.
- 2. Characteristics of COPD
- 4. test, Measures the forced expiratory volume in one second FEV1 and Forced Vital Capacity FVC.
- 6. treatment for COPD to improve breathing, sleep and tolerance for physical activity. This lowers your risk of mortality.
- 7. Inhaled Steroids reduce inflammation and are typically used with long acting bronchodilators.
- 9. Index of air flow obstruction -mild to very severe.
- 11. bronchitis, 2nd type of COPD (2 words) - excessive tracheobronchial mucous excretion for at least 3 months for 2 consecutive years with no other focus for the symptoms. Obstruction is present on both inspiration and expiration.
- 13. Short acting bronchodilators
- 14. Rehabilitation, Patient manages COPD with training, exercise, nutrition, and counseling.
- 19. These help reduce flare-ups and the need for hospitalization due to severe illness.