AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH: COPING WITH COPD

Course overview

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a broad term, encompassing a set of symptoms. Referring to persistent, progressive airflow obstruction and dyspnea, it may be caused by chronic bronchitis, emphysema or asthmatic bronchitis. Some effects of COPD are permanent, but you can do plenty to help your patients, assess their condition and teach them to manage it. This updated version also includes Bonus Material discussing Patient Education and natural and alternative treatments for COPD. Course objectives include: * Summarize the characteristics of chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, and bronchiectasis. * Differentiate auscultation of adventitious and vesicular breath sounds. * Outline treatment options for COPD clients.