5 Questions
Which term is defined as a condition associated with chronic inflammation of the bronchi that produces excessive tracheobronchial mucus production and a persistent cough with sputum for at least 3 months in at least 2 consecutive years?
Chronic bronchitis
What is defined as a permanent enlargement of the air spaces in the lung accompanied by destruction of the alveolar walls without obvious fibrosis?
Emphysema
Which of the following is NOT a cause of COPD?
Normal lung development
Where is the enzyme α1-antitrypsin primarily made?
Liver
Which of the following pathological changes involves thickened bronchial walls, inflammatory cell infiltrate, increased size of mucous glands, and goblet cell hyperplasia?
Chronic bronchitis
Test your knowledge about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a general term for pulmonary disorders characterized by chronic airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. Learn about the main diseases it encompasses and their defining features.
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