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(J44.0) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection
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20 429 771 in individuals diagnosis chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection confirmed
3 065 835 deaths with diagnosis chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection
15% mortality rate associated with the disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection
Diagnosis chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection is diagnosed Men are 28.49% more likely than Women
13 125 418
Men receive the diagnosis chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection
1 979 092 (15.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection
1 086 743 (14.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection - Men and Women aged 75-79
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection
Absence or low individual and public risk
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection - what does this mean
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) with acute lower respiratory infection occurs when an individual with copd experiences a sudden worsening of their symptoms due to an infection in their lower respiratory tract, such as the lungs or bronchi. this can lead to increased difficulty breathing, coughing, and other respiratory symptoms.
What happens during the disease - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) is caused by long-term exposure to irritants such as cigarette smoke, air pollution, and other environmental toxins. the irritants damage the airways and lungs, leading to inflammation and narrowing of the airways. this narrowing leads to difficulty breathing, which can worsen with acute lower respiratory infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia, resulting in increased airway obstruction and difficulty breathing.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Chest X-ray
- Spirometry test
- Arterial blood gas test
- CT scan
- Pulmonary function tests
- Bronchoscopy
- Sputum culture
- Pulse oximetry
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To improve the patient's quality of life and reduce the symptoms of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection.
- Prescribe appropriate medications to reduce inflammation and open the airways.
- Encourage the patient to quit smoking.
- Advise the patient to exercise regularly.
- Provide education about the disease and how to manage it.
- Recommend dietary changes to improve nutrition.
- Encourage the patient to get vaccinated against the flu and pneumonia.
- Administer oxygen therapy as needed.
- Refer the patient to a pulmonary rehabilitation program.
- Provide psychological support to help the patient cope with the disease.
18 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection - Prevention
The best way to prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection is to quit smoking, avoid secondhand smoke, reduce air pollution, exercise regularly, and eat a healthy diet. additionally, it is important to get vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and to get regular check-ups with your doctor to monitor your lung health.