Etiology of COPD

Discuss the etiology of COPD. What risk factors for COPD does Mrs. M have? What lifestyle restrictions does the patient face? Define lobectomy and tracheotomy. Why are these medical procedures indicated for this patient?

Respiratory Case Study Read the following case study below and answer the 6 questions at the end. Mrs. M is a 71-year-old female with advanced COPD admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU) for progressive respiratory distress. The patient’s respiratory status began deteriorating three months ago following an upper respiratory tract infection. Since then, she […]

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