Project Title, Issue and Action Plan

COPD

Issue: Creating a novel medical device or treatment for this disease.
Action Plan:

• Meeting with Dr. Ruth within first of November to discuss ideas
• Dividing research amongst group members

Me: Pathogenesis of COPD
Mitch: Reversibility or ways to slow the progression of COPD, When is O2 needed
Kallie: Primary causes of COPD, Impact on patients quality of life, Common patient complaints related to COPD
Whitney: What helps with the disease (treatments, drugs), What exacerbates the disease
Kevin K: Pathophysiology of COPD
Kevin O: What happens to the lungs and surrounding organs,What is happening to the Alveoli on an anationical and cellular level
Matt: What part of the lungs are affected and how does this differ in different patients
Jennifer: Incidence and Prevalence, What organ systems are involved
Danielle: What is happing to the bronchi on an anatomical and cellular level, What part of the disease makes the patients feel ill