• Revise: What is the difference between Obstructive and Restrictive ? Give examples and discuss spirometry.

Questions on COPD

• What is COPD ?
• What are Features of COPD ?
• What signs are seen on Examination ?
• What are the main causes of COPD ?
• What are Pink Puffers and Blue Bloaters ?
• What is the main investigation to diagnose COPD ?
• How is the severity of COPD stratified ?
• What investigations are carried out and what features are seen ?
• What is Cor pulmonale ?
• What are complications of COPD ?
• What are the features seen on this CXR ?
• When should specialist referral be considered ?
• What is the Management of COPD?
• What are common complication of COPD ?
• What type of respiratory failure are COPD patients at risk of developing ?