Nursing Care Plan For COPD
Patients At Home.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD makes breathing difficult for those who have this disease. Millions more people suffer from COPD, but have not been diagnosed and are not being treated. Although there is no cure for COPD, it can be treated.

• Frequent coughing or wheezing.
• Excess phlegm, mucus, or sputum production.
• Shortness of breath.
• Trouble taking a deep breath.
• Risk Factors Of COPD
• Exposure to air pollution.
• Breathing secondhand smoke.
• Working with chemicals, dust, and fumes.
• A genetic condition called Alpha-1 deficiency.
• A history of childhood respiratory infection.

Treatment of COPD requires a careful and thorough evaluation by a physician. COPD treatment can alleviate symptoms, decrease the frequency and severity of exacerbations, and increase exercise tolerance. Treatment options that your physician may consider include:

Quit smoking. For people who smoke, the most important part of treatment is smoking cessation.
Avoid tobacco smoke and other air pollutants at home and at work.
Ask your doctor about pulmonary rehabilitation, which is a personalized treatment program that teaches COPD management strategies to improve quality of life.