Discussion Post
• Prompt I: How many patients are suffering from COPD in the United States? Do COPD sufferers die of respiratory causes or other causes? (Be sure to cite the data.)
• Prompt II: What two separate diseases are the main COPD diseases? Give background on each disease.
• Prompt III: How does COPD correlate with left ventricular pressure and primary heart failure?
• Prompt IV: What are the three types of bronchodilators, and how do they function to alleviate the symptoms of COPD? What are other possible treatments for COPD?
• Prompt V: Through which mechanism does bronchiolitis cause the destruction of alveoli? Is emphysema genetic? Can environmental factors increase the risk of emphysema? Why or why not?
• Prompt VI: Is lung transplantation a solution for emphysema? Can new technology be useful in the treatment of emphysema? Why or why not?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.