PHÂN BIỆT VIÊM PHỔI/BỆNH NHÂN COPD VỚI ĐỢT CẤP COPD – TỔNG QUAN TÀI LIỆU VÀ BÀN LUẬN QUA BÁO CÁO CA BỆNH

Abstract

COPD is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, characterized by chronic inflammation of the airway mucosa leading to a gradual, irreversible decrease in pulmonary ventilation function values. COPD is one of the top three causes of death worldwide, and 90% of deaths occur in low and middle income countries. Patients with COPD are often managed and consistently account for a leading share of primary health care services in each country. Exacerbations of the disease often occur and patients often need to be hospitalized for treatment. However, many COPD patients are hospitalized because of pneumonia, not just an exacerbation. The early differential diagnosis of these two conditions is extremely important because the problem of mortality is very different. We report a case of pneumonia/COPD in a 65-year-old male patient who came to the National Lung Hospital for examination and treatment along with the diagnostic criteria to consult, discuss and propose methods with colleagues. appropriate diagnostic approach when encountering similar cases.