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COPD: A Practical Approach
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic inflammatory lung disease which causes obstruction in the airflow from the lungs.The main signs and symptoms include shortness of breath,wheezing,chest tightness,frequent respiratory infections and lack of energy. Today our guest speaker is going to share his real life cases based on COPD and give detailed information about COPD and its management.
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Dr. Prashant Saxena
Associate Director & Head, Pulmonology, Critical Care & Sleep medicine
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Practical Approach to COPD
The practical approach to COPD involves a combination of lifestyle modifications, medication, and pulmonary rehabilitation to manage symptoms and prevent exacerbations. In addition to smoking cessation, regular exercise, a healthy diet, and adequate sleep can also improve COPD symptoms and overall health. Medications for COPD include bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and phosphodiesterase inhibitors. These medications help to improve lung function, reduce inflammation, and prevent exacerbations. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a structured program that combines exercise, breathing techniques, and education to improve COPD symptoms and quality of life. Oxygen therapy may be necessary for some COPD patients with low oxygen levels. Oxygen therapy can improve exercise tolerance and reduce the risk of exacerbations.
Asthma: ICU Management and protocols
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Apporach to ILD
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Approach to Chronic lung disease
An obstructed airflow from the lungs is one of the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Wheezing, coughing, mucus production, and breathing difficulty are some of the symptoms. Typically, it is caused by long-term exposure to irritating gasses or particulates, most often cigarette smoke. A variety of diseases can be contracted by people with COPD, including heart disease and lung cancer.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic inflammatory lung disease which causes obstruction in the airflow from the lungs.The main signs and symptoms include shortness of breath,wheezing,chest tightness,frequent respiratory infections and lack of energy. Today our guest speaker is going to share his real life cases based on COPD and give detailed information about COPD and its management.