DIAGNOSIS:
1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
* Severe airflow limitation
* GOLD stage 3
2. Bronchiectasis
* Cylindrical bronchiectasis in the left lower lobe
OTHER DIAGNOSIS/PROBLEMS:
1. Hypertension
2. Anxiety
MEDICATIONS/CHANGES:
Drug Allergy: Penicillin
Medications:
* Salbutamol 100mcg, two puffs as required
* Ipratropium Bromide 20mcg, two puffs four times a day
* Amlodipine 5mg once daily
EXPOSURE:
Smoking status: Current smoker, 20 pack-years
Occupational history: Worked as a builder for 30 years.
FUNCTIONAL PARAMETERS:
ECOG status: 2
mMRC status: 3
LUNG FUNCTIONS:
FEV1: 45% predicted
FVC: 60% predicted
FEV1/FVC ratio: 0.65
CLINICAL DETAILS:
Patient presents with worsening shortness of breath and increased cough with sputum production over the past two weeks. The patient reports feeling fatigued and has experienced several exacerbations in the last year. The patient also reports a history of chest tightness.
INVESTIGATIONS:
RADIOLOGY:
Chest X-ray shows hyperinflation and increased bronchovascular markings.
PLAN:
We will continue current bronchodilator therapy and consider adding inhaled corticosteroids if symptoms persist. We will also review the patient's inhaler technique and provide education on COPD management. The patient will be referred to pulmonary rehabilitation.
* Continue current bronchodilator therapy.
* Consider inhaled corticosteroids.
* Review inhaler technique.
* Refer to pulmonary rehabilitation.
ACTIONS FOR GP:
1. Continue current medications.
2. Monitor blood pressure.
3. Arrange influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations.
INFORMATION TO PATIENT:
* Discussed the importance of smoking cessation.
* Explained the need for pulmonary rehabilitation.
* Provided written information on COPD management.
FOLLOW UP:
* Review in 2 weeks.
* Repeat spirometry in 3 months.
* Pulmonary rehabilitation referral.
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