Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Overview
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What is the major environmental risk factor for COPD?

  • Tobacco smoke (correct)
  • Indoor air pollution
  • Low birth weight
  • Occupational exposures

What may reduce maximally attained lung function in young adult life?

  • HIV infection
  • Cannabis smoking
  • Recurrent infection
  • Low birth weight (correct)

What is a common symptom in COPD patients that could indicate chronic bronchitis?

  • History of childhood infections
  • Phlegm production (correct)
  • Cough due to genetic factors
  • Exertional dyspnea

What leads to gas trapping and hyperinflation in COPD?

<p>Premature airway closure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may classify emphysema by the pattern of enlarged airspaces?

<p>Centriacinar, panacinar, and paraseptal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classic definition of COPD?

<p>A disease state characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation that is not fully reversible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by destruction of the lung alveoli with air space enlargement?

<p>Emphysema (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic symptom of chronic bronchitis?

<p>Chronic cough and Phlegm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of COPD is characterized by narrowed and reduced small bronchioles?

<p>Small airway disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of COPD in most cases?

<p>Cigarette smoking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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