COPD (moderate-severe; oxygen dependence)
COPD is persistent airflow limitation with chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, cough, sputum) and exacerbations. Includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema phenotypes. Dental relevance: higher risk of hypoxemia/hypercapnia, bronchospasm, and complications with sedation/oxygen — especially in advanced disease or bullous emphysema. The key dental concerns are targeted oxygen (avoid over-oxygenation — the 88-92% target applies to patients at risk of hypercapnic respiratory failure/CO₂ retainers, not automatically every COPD patient), nitrous oxide caution (relative contraindication in bullous or severe disease), and sedation-related respiratory risks.
The full condition entry includes
- Safe vs avoid lists: antibiotics, analgesics, local anesthetics
- Vasoconstrictor limits and treatment modifications
- Pre/intra/post-op monitoring and deferral criteria
- Emergency management, explained for study
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