what tests are conducted for it?
Chest X-ray and complete blood count.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A chest X-ray and complete blood count may be useful to exclude other conditions at the time of diagnosis. 
what is the full form of c o p d Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease what are its signs? Shortness of breath, and a cough that produces sputum. tell me more about the effects of the 1st one In severe COPD, vigorous coughing may lead to rib fractures or to a brief loss of consciousness. what does the last word you said for 'signs' mean? It is mucus that is coughed up from the lower airways (the trachea and bronchi). what colour is it? Purulent sputum is typically yellow or green. what are the symptoms of copd? Breathing out may take longer than breathing in, chest tightness may occur along with symptoms of leg swelling and bulging neck veins. how is it diagnosed? Spirometry. what is this? It is a pulmonary function tests. what medications are prescribed for it? Inhaled bronchodilators like β agonists and anticholinergics, and steroids. how can you manage copd? Smoking cessation and supplemental oxygen. what reference does it have to culture? Many health systems have difficulty ensuring appropriate identification, diagnosis and care of people with COPD. what is its prognosis? COPD usually gets gradually worse over time and can ultimately result in death. It is estimated that 3% of all disability is related to COPD. do you need to undergo surgery? In severe cases , surgery is sometimes helpful and may include lung transplantation or lung volume-reduction surgery. how can you prevent it? They are potentially preventable through decreasing exposure to smoke and improving air quality.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [SEP] Other tests
A chest X-ray and complete blood count may be useful to exclude other conditions at the time of diagnosis. Characteristic signs on X-ray are hyperinflated lungs, a flattened diaphragm, increased retrosternal airspace, and bullae, while it can help exclude other lung diseases, such as pneumonia, pulmonary edema, or a pneumothorax. A high-resolution CT scan of the chest may show the distribution of emphysema throughout the lungs and can also be useful to exclude other lung diseases. Unless surgery is planned, however, this rarely affects management. A saber-sheath trachea deformity may also be present. An analysis of arterial blood is used to determine the need for oxygen; this is recommended in those with an FEV less than 35% predicted, those with a peripheral oxygen saturation less than 92%, and those with symptoms of congestive heart failure.