Learning Outcomes for Study Session 4

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

4.1  Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold. (SAQs 4.1 and 4.2)

4.2  Describe the main structures in the respiratory system and how they are affected by COPD and bronchial asthma. (SAQ 4.1)

4.3  Describe the major risk factors for COPD and bronchial asthma, and the screening questions you can use to detect early signs of COPD. (SAQs 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4)

4.4  Describe the major symptoms and signs of COPD and bronchial asthma, and how they affect patients’ lives. (SAQs 4.3 and 4.4)

4.5  Explain how you can educate people in your community to prevent or reduce the impact of COPD and bronchial asthma. (SAQs 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4)