Why this course is for you
COPD, is a devastating disease affecting the lungs. It is often complicated by dyspnea and respiratory infections with exacerbations. Cigarette smoking is the number 1 contributor to COPD. It is estimated that more women have died from COPD than men. It is also documented that 9 million adults were diagnosed with chronic bronchitis in the past year according to the CDC. COPD is the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. With an increase in diagnosis, there have been over 5.7 million Physician office visits due to COPD. This lesson will present an overview of COPD, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and how healthcare professionals can make a difference.
At the completion of this lesson the professional will be able to
- Describe COPD: emphysema and chronic bronchitis
- Explain the risk factors of COPD
- Describe how COPD is diagnosed
- List the treatments and prevention for COPD
- Recite the statistics of COPD in women and men
- Describe COPD signs and symptoms
- Explain how healthcare professionals can make a difference
