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What is the primary characteristic of emphysema in terms of histology?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main pathogenic factor in chronic bronchitis?
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What is the characteristic morphological feature of chronic bronchitis?
What is the characteristic morphological feature of chronic bronchitis?
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What is the type of hypersensitivity reaction involved in atopic asthma?
What is the type of hypersensitivity reaction involved in atopic asthma?
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What is the primary characteristic of bronchial asthma?
What is the primary characteristic of bronchial asthma?
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What is the common underlying factor in chronic bronchitis and emphysema?
What is the common underlying factor in chronic bronchitis and emphysema?
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What is the complication that can occur in chronic bronchitis?
What is the complication that can occur in chronic bronchitis?
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What is the characteristic of infectious asthma?
What is the characteristic of infectious asthma?
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