Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease .: Swathi Swaroopa. B
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease .: Swathi Swaroopa. B
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease .: Swathi Swaroopa. B
PULMONARY DISEASE
by Dr.Swathi Swaroopa. B
MORPHOLOGY OF LUNGS
INTRODUCTION
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized
by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible.
• Central airways
• Peripheral airways
• Lung parenchyma ( Bronchioles, alveoli, capillaries)
• Pulmonary vasculature
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
• Noxious Agent
• Inflammation
• Hyperinflation and Hypersecretion
• Airflow Obstruction
• Gas exchange abnormalities
1. Noxious particles and gas inhalation
Inflammation
Increased oxidants
2 types
CENTRILOBULAR:
Dilation & destruction of bornchioles,
alveolar ducts, alveoli. In COPD
PANACINAR:
Destruction of whole acinus ( airway
ending). In alpha1 antitrypsin
deficiency.
• Centrilobular emphysema that primarily affects respiratory
bronchioles
Host Factors
• Genetic predisposition (alfa1-antitrypsin)
• Airway hyper responsiveness
• Impaired lung growth
Exposures
• Environmental tobacco smoke
• Occupational dusts and chemicals
• Air pollution
AETIOLOGY
1. Smoking
Major cause of COPD and risk increases
pack years = Number of cigarettes per day x number of years smoked ÷ 20
2. Age
Increasing age results in ventilatory impairment
3. Gender
Women have greater airway reactivity and experience faster declines in
FEV1 and are at more risk than men.
4. Occupation
Coal and gold mining, cement & cotton industries, farming
and grain handling.
Aetiology …
5. Genetic factor
Deficiency of α1 antitrypsin ( strongest risk factor)
Genetic disorders involving tissue necrosis factor,
6. Air pollution
Death rates are higher in urban areas than in rural areas
Indoor air pollution from burning fuel biomass ( In underdeveloped
areas)
7. Socio-economic status
More common in individuals of low socio-economic status