Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Respiratory Diseases Quiz

Primarily characterized by reversible inflammation

Does not lead to abnormal inflammatory response

Airflow limitation that is not fully reversible (correct)

Causes primarily obstruction in the parenchyma of the lung

Thickened vessel lining and hypertrophy of smooth muscle in airways

Tissue damage and scar tissue in airways (correct)

Reduced risk of respiratory infections

Increased elasticity in the lung parenchyma

Reversible inflammation in the bronchial walls

Cough and sputum production for at least 3 months in each of 2 consecutive years (correct)

Reduced susceptibility to respiratory infections

Increased alveolar macrophage function

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