Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) explained, including COPD pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, COPD diagnosis and treatment (with GOLD recommendations). Consider subscribing on YouTube (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicineBuy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicineTimestamps:0:00 What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? 0:20 Normal Anatomy & Breathing Physiology1:06 COPD Pathophysiology 3:20 COPD Causes3:56 COPD Symptoms6:08 COPD Exacerbations & Complications6:52 COPD Diagnosis8:58 COPD Treatment - Exacerbation9:52 COPD Treatment - Stable ReferencesMSD Manuals Pro (2022) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/pulmonary-disorders/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-and-related-disorders/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copdBMJ Best Practice (2023) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/7/Pandirajan, K. - TeachMePhysiology (2023) Mechanics of Breathing. Available at https://teachmephysiology.com/respiratory-system/ventilation/mechanics-of-breathing/Anuj K. Agarwal (2023) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. ****Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559281/Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (2023). 2023 GOLD REPORT. Available at https://goldcopd.org/2023-gold-report-2/Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.