Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Quiz
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Phillip Aguila, MD, MBA (Respiratory medicine, Critical Care)
Dr. Aguila graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He has served as Assistant Professor since 2010.
Eisaku Kamakura, MD (Respiratory medicine)
Dr. Kamakura graduated from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Dentistry, and the Niigata University School of Medicine. He trained at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital and held positions in the Respiratory Medicine departments at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ome City General Hospital, and Musashino Red Cross Hospital. In 2021, he became the specially appointed assistant professor at the Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine.
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Learn more about Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Damage of the lungs from extended smoking or smoke exposure. The airways become narrow, while the lung tissue becomes damaged and develops bubbles (blebs). COPD patients are also vulnerable to lung infections.
Symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Cough
Feeling breathless
Bouts of violent coughing
Noisy breathing; e.g. wheezing, rattling
Previous or active smoker
Blood in saliva
Phlegm
Hands and feet turned pale and blue
Questions your doctor may ask to check for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Do you have a cough?
Are you breathless or having hard time breathing?
Do you have coughing fits?
Is your breathing noisy; e.g. wheezing, rattling?
Do you currently smoke, or have you ever smoked in the past (including electronic cigarettes)?
Treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
The most important step in treating COPD is quitting smoking. Other medications include daily inhalers to open the airways, and antibiotics when infections occur. In severe cases, machines may be needed to supply oxygen or help with breathing. Surgery may help with removing damaged portions of lung tissue.
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Reviewed By:
Phillip Aguila, MD, MBA (Respiratory medicine, Critical Care)
Dr. Aguila graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He has served as Assistant Professor since 2010.
Eisaku Kamakura, MD (Respiratory medicine)
Dr. Kamakura graduated from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Dentistry, and the Niigata University School of Medicine. He trained at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital and held positions in the Respiratory Medicine departments at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ome City General Hospital, and Musashino Red Cross Hospital. In 2021, he became the specially appointed assistant professor at the Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine.
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