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What is the main risk factor for COPD?
What is the main risk factor for COPD?
- Genetic predisposition
- Chronic allergies
- Tobacco smoking (correct)
- Exposure to environmental pollutants
Which type of COPD is characterized by permanent enlargement of air spaces due to destruction of alveolar walls?
Which type of COPD is characterized by permanent enlargement of air spaces due to destruction of alveolar walls?
- Centrilobular emphysema
- Chronic bronchitis
- Panlobular emphysema (correct)
- Asthma
In chronic bronchitis, what is the main pathological feature that leads to the clinical diagnosis of productive cough for ≥ 3 months/year for > 2 consecutive years?
In chronic bronchitis, what is the main pathological feature that leads to the clinical diagnosis of productive cough for ≥ 3 months/year for > 2 consecutive years?
- Reid index < 50%
- SM hyperplasia
- Alveolar wall destruction
- Mucous gland hyperplasia (correct)
Which diagnostic test is commonly used in cases of emphysema to show hyperinflation and flattened diaphragm?
Which diagnostic test is commonly used in cases of emphysema to show hyperinflation and flattened diaphragm?
What is the most common cause of exacerbation in patients with Obstructive Respiratory Diseases?
What is the most common cause of exacerbation in patients with Obstructive Respiratory Diseases?
What is the first-line management choice for Group D patients with significant symptoms and high exacerbation risk in COPD?
What is the first-line management choice for Group D patients with significant symptoms and high exacerbation risk in COPD?
Which clinical feature is most commonly associated with intrinsic asthma?
Which clinical feature is most commonly associated with intrinsic asthma?
What diagnostic test is typically used to confirm reversible airway obstruction in asthma?
What diagnostic test is typically used to confirm reversible airway obstruction in asthma?
Which complication of asthma can lead to acute respiratory failure due to respiratory muscle fatigue?
Which complication of asthma can lead to acute respiratory failure due to respiratory muscle fatigue?
In the step-wise management of asthma, which medication is recommended as part of maintenance and reliever therapy (MART)?
In the step-wise management of asthma, which medication is recommended as part of maintenance and reliever therapy (MART)?
