Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Overview
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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may classify emphysema by the pattern of enlarged airspaces?

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

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

    <p>Emphysema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic symptom of chronic bronchitis?

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

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

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

    What is the leading cause of COPD in most cases?

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

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