10 Questions
Which characteristic is typical of Type A (Pink Puffer) COPD (Emphysema predominant)?
Normal PaCO2 indicates severe obstruction
What is the recommended treatment for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency as a cause of early COPD?
IV alpha-1 antitrypsin
What is the average decrease in FEV1 per year for female ex-smokers?
$22$ ml
What is the cause of dead space ventilation in Type A (Pink Puffer) COPD?
High V/Q ratio
Which condition may indicate chronic bronchitis-type COPD?
$FEV1$ decrease of $54$ ml per year in female smokers
What is the average decrease in FEV1 per year for male ex-smokers?
30 ml
What is the cause of dead space ventilation in Type A (Pink Puffer) COPD?
High V/Q ratio
Which characteristic is not typical of Type A (Pink Puffer) COPD?
Barrel-shaped chest
Which condition may indicate emphysema-predominant COPD?
Narrow elongated cardiac shadow
What is the recommended treatment for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency as a cause of early COPD?
$IV$ alpha-1 antitrypsin
Test your knowledge of the evolving definition of COPD according to the GOLD 2011 guidelines, which describes it as a preventable and treatable disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation and chronic inflammatory response.
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