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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

천재드라이버 2025. 6. 6. 00:21
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diases

(COPD)

 

COPD is a progressive, irreverible respiratory condition chracterized by chronic airway inflammation, alveolar enlargement, increased mucus production.

 

 

Causes

chronic irritant exposure(eg, smoking..)

 

so, 

ineffective gas exchage COPD patients causes hypoxemia(low blood oxygen level)

-> Compensation : more RBCs to carry needed oxygen to the cells. RBC is eleveated that is polycythemia.

 

 

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