COMPLICATIONS:- Cor Pulmonale- Exacervation of COPD- Acute Respiratory Failure- Peptic Ulcer disease- Depression & Anxiety

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS:- Dyspnea- Intermittent Cough- Barrel Chest- Wheezing & Chest Tightness- Weight Loss & Anorexia- Hypotension

NURSING INTERVENTIONS:- Smoking Cessation- Drug Therapy- O2 Therapy- Nurtirion Therapy- Surgical Therapy- Resp & Physical Therapy

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES & MEDICATIONS:- Chest X-ray- ABGs- ECG- Sputum Specimen- Echocardiogram- H&P Exam- PFT

RISK FACTORS:- Smoking- Gender- Pollution- Age > 65- Heredity

POSSIBLE NURSING DX:- Ineffective Airway Clearance- Ineffective Breathing Pattern- Inpaired Gas Exchange- Activity Intolerance- Risk For Infection