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What is a characteristic symptom of chronic bronchitis?
What is a characteristic symptom of chronic bronchitis?
- Sudden onset of chest pain
- Persistent productive cough for at least 3 months in 2 consecutive years (correct)
- Intermittent dry cough
- Frequent sneezing and runny nose
What is a common cause of emphysema?
What is a common cause of emphysema?
- Allergic reactions
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Cigarette smoking (correct)
- Genetic factors
What leads to the irreversible lung changes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
What leads to the irreversible lung changes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
- Decreased inflammation
- Fibrotic changes in the airway (correct)
- Excessive oxygen intake
- Reduced mucus production
What is a consequence of the disequilibrium between elastase and antielastase in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
What is a consequence of the disequilibrium between elastase and antielastase in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
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What is a characteristic feature of asthma?
What is a characteristic feature of asthma?
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