Difference between revisions of "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease"
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Damage to the lungs, most commonly seen after long-term smoking, but also in relation to industrial exposures and some inherited conditions. The lung tissues are replace by large cavities, or bullae, and the lungs lose their elasticity. As a result, breathing becomes more and more difficult, and affected individuals become increasingly limited in their activities. Lung infections become more common, and are the leading cause of death. | Damage to the lungs, most commonly seen after long-term smoking, but also in relation to industrial exposures and some inherited conditions. The lung tissues are replace by large cavities, or bullae, and the lungs lose their elasticity. As a result, breathing becomes more and more difficult, and affected individuals become increasingly limited in their activities. Lung infections become more common, and are the leading cause of death. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:04, 9 June 2016
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
May be acceptable for PBSC only if mild disease (equivalent to GOLD I-II, FEV1>50%). Discuss with MO
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Damage to the lungs, most commonly seen after long-term smoking, but also in relation to industrial exposures and some inherited conditions. The lung tissues are replace by large cavities, or bullae, and the lungs lose their elasticity. As a result, breathing becomes more and more difficult, and affected individuals become increasingly limited in their activities. Lung infections become more common, and are the leading cause of death.
Justification for guidance
General anesthesia induces a significantly increased risk for postoperative pulmonary morbidity
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Emphysema
Chronic obstructive airways disease (COAD)
COPD
Version
Version 2, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
9 June 2016
