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What is the major cause of COPD in the developed world?
What is the major cause of COPD in the developed world?
- Biomass fuel cooking
- Congenital deficiency in α1-antitrypsin enzyme
- Cigarette smoking (correct)
- Excessive expectoration
Which type of COPD is characterized by hypertrophy of mucus glands and thick mucus in the bronchi?
Which type of COPD is characterized by hypertrophy of mucus glands and thick mucus in the bronchi?
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Chronic bronchitis (correct)
- Congenital COPD
What is the airflow limitation characteristic of COPD?
What is the airflow limitation characteristic of COPD?
- Progressive (correct)
- Variable
- Intermittent
- Fully reversible
Which enzyme deficiency leads to congenital COPD?
Which enzyme deficiency leads to congenital COPD?
Which type of COPD is associated with the clinical presentation of 'excessive cough, dyspnea, sputum production'?
Which type of COPD is associated with the clinical presentation of 'excessive cough, dyspnea, sputum production'?