[Answered]: Case #6 A 65-year-old retired plumber makes an…

Case #6 A 65-year-old retired plumber makes an appointment for another “chest infection”. He was diagnosed with an upper respiratory tract infection 10 days ago, and he now has a productive cough with green sputum, and his breathlessness and fatigue have forced him to take time off to seek medical care. He is cared for by a pulmonologist with office visits 3 to 4 times every year for the past 9 years. He was diagnosed with COPD 6 years ago, and he was started on a short-acting P2-agonist which has helped with breathing. He was advised to stop smoking. · Define COPD · What is the most likely cause leading to COPD? · What is the most effective treatment to minimize further exacerbation of COPD and improving the quality of life? · What pharmacological agents we can use to improve this patient’s pulmonary functions?