Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) | Clinical Medicine 

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This lecture by Professor Zach Murphy will lecture on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). We will discuss the following primary objectives:
1. Introduction to COPD
- Understand the epidemiology and public health significance of COPD.
- Familiarize yourself with the basic pathophysiology involving airflow obstruction and inflammation.
2. Types and Classification
- Distinguish between the two main types of COPD: Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema.
- Learn about the GOLD classification system and how it integrates spirometry, symptoms like mMRC scores, and exacerbation history for classification.
3. Clinical Manifestations
- Recognize the hallmark symptoms of COPD, such as dyspnea, chronic cough, and sputum production.
- Learn how to utilize the mMRC Dyspnea Scale to assess symptom severity and guide management.
4. Diagnostic Criteria and Tools
- Become proficient in interpreting spirometry results, particularly the FEV1/FVC ratio.
- Understand how the mMRC scale and spirometry contribute to diagnosing and staging COPD.
- Examine the role of imaging studies like chest X-rays and CT scans.
5. Management Strategies
- Gain insights into pharmacologic treatments, including bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory agents.
- Understand how mMRC scores can influence treatment choices, such as the initiation of pulmonary rehabilitation or long-acting bronchodilators.
6. Acute Exacerbations of COPD
- Learn about managing acute exacerbations, including using corticosteroids, antibiotics, and hospitalization criteria.
- Discuss how frequent exacerbations, as indicated by a high mMRC score, may require modifications in treatment strategies.
7. Complications and Co-morbidities
- Discuss complications like respiratory failure, pneumonia, and cardiovascular diseases.
- Understand the significance of managing co-morbidities such as depression and osteoporosis in COPD patients.
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Table of Contents:
0:00 Lab
0:07 COPD Introduction
0:33 Chronic Bronchitis History & Physical Exam Findings
1:51 Pathophysiology | Chronic Bronchitis
8:16 Emphysema History & Physical Exam Findings
10:21 Pathophysiology | Emphysema
18:27 Complications | Pneumonia
20:22 Complications | Respiratory Failure
24:55 Complications | Cor Pulmonale
27:42 Complications | Polycythemia
33:17 Complications | Pneumothorax
35:02 Diagnostic Approach
38:54 Treatment
46:01 Comment, Like, SUBSCRIBE!
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