This blog is intended for students in the health sciences and other students with an interest in cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal physiology and pathophysiology. It is a compilation of original contributions as well as notes I have taken during lectures on these topics and clinical lectures. At the bottom of each post is a box for comments that you are invited to use.
Steve Wood, PhD,
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teaching website: http://www.cvpulmrenal.com
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Obstructive Lung Disease
Dr. Harkins Obstructive Lung Disease asthma vs COPD
Pathophysiology
hallmark = subepithelial fibrosis
Asthma Meds
COPD
20% of smokers develop COPD
symptoms develop only after loss of 50% of lung function
Drugs
Oxygen Therapy
keep SaO2 > 88% (PaO2 > 55 mmHg) = edge of steep curve down
2 comments:
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I started on COPD Herbal treatment from Ultimate Health Home, the treatment worked incredibly for my lungs condition. I used the herbal treatment for almost 4 months, it reversed my COPD. My severe shortness of breath, dry cough, chest tightness gradually disappeared. Reach Ultimate Health Home via their email at ultimatehealthhome@gmail.com . I can breath much better and It feels comfortable!
2 comments:
This is a very helpful post. This post may help so many COPD patient. COPD is a disease that can make your life so difficult. If you are diagnosed with this disease then you should start treatment as soon as possible. Best COPD treatment
I started on COPD Herbal treatment from Ultimate Health Home, the treatment worked incredibly for my lungs condition. I used the herbal treatment for almost 4 months, it reversed my COPD. My severe shortness of breath, dry cough, chest tightness gradually disappeared. Reach Ultimate Health Home via their email at ultimatehealthhome@gmail.com . I can breath much better and It feels comfortable!
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