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List all the conditions that lead to COPD. List all the medications a client with COPD might be taking along with their effects on exercise. Then research what would be the correct intensity for someone with a mild to moderate level of COPD to exercise at. Design a comprehensive fitness program for someone with COPD. Then teach your self what it feels like to exercise at certain MET intensities such as 3 to 4 METs and 5 to 6 METs.
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Running head: CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Conditions that lead to COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by poor airflow and breathing
problems and is a type of obstructive lung disease. Cough with sputum production and a shortage
of breath are some of the main symptoms. COPD worsens over time since it is a progressive
disease. Different types of COPD old terms include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD
affecting an individual can be determined using some methods (Bellamy et al., 2014). At the
time of diagnosis, complete blood count and chest X-ray may be useful to exclude other
conditions. A flattened diaphragm, over expanded lungs, bullae, increased retrosternal airspace,
are some of the characteristics signs of X-rays, which help to exclude other lung diseases. Most
people who have COPD mistakes in asthma. COPD and asthma distinction is often made from
the symptoms, such as whether airflow limitation and smoking history.
Tuberculosis should also be considered in areas where it is shared as it may be present
with the chron...