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Bronchiectasis: Causes and Pathogenesis
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What is the primary characteristic of emphysema in terms of histology?

  • Thinning and destruction of alveolar walls (correct)
  • Thickening of alveolar walls
  • Fibrosis of the airway passages
  • Inflammation of the bronchioles

    • What is the main cause of death in patients with emphysema?

  • Pulmonary failure with respiratory acidosis (correct)
  • Right-sided heart failure
  • Left-sided heart failure
  • Cardiac arrhythmia

    • What is the definition of chronic bronchitis?

  • Persistent wheezing for at least 2 months
  • Persistent productive cough for at least 3 consecutive months in at least 2 consecutive years (correct)
  • Persistent dyspnea for at least 1 month
  • Persistent productive cough for at least 1 month

    • What is the main pathogenic factor in chronic bronchitis?

    <p>Hypersecretion of mucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic morphological feature of chronic bronchitis?

    <p>Enlargement of the mucus-secreting glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of hypersensitivity reaction involved in atopic asthma?

    <p>Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of bronchial asthma?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common underlying factor in chronic bronchitis and emphysema?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the complication that can occur in chronic bronchitis?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of infectious asthma?

    <p>Triggered by infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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