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What is the main risk factor for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
What is the main risk factor for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
- High cholesterol levels
- Genetic predisposition
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Tobacco smoking (correct)
Which type of COPD is defined by a productive cough for at least 3 months per year for more than 2 consecutive years?
Which type of COPD is defined by a productive cough for at least 3 months per year for more than 2 consecutive years?
- Chronic bronchitis (correct)
- Emphysema
- Bronchiolitis
- Asthma
What is the characteristic pathologic feature of emphysema?
What is the characteristic pathologic feature of emphysema?
- Hyperplasia of alveolar walls
- Destruction of alveolar walls (correct)
- Enlarged air spaces due to inflammation
- Bronchial scarring
What is the most common type of emphysema seen in smokers?
What is the most common type of emphysema seen in smokers?
Which complication is NOT commonly associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Which complication is NOT commonly associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
In patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, what type of emphysema is typically observed?
In patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, what type of emphysema is typically observed?
Which medication is commonly used to manage symptoms in patients with COPD?
Which medication is commonly used to manage symptoms in patients with COPD?
What symptom is NOT typically associated with obstructive respiratory diseases like COPD?
What symptom is NOT typically associated with obstructive respiratory diseases like COPD?
What percentage of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) cases are attributed to tobacco smoke?
What percentage of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) cases are attributed to tobacco smoke?
What type of emphysema has a predilection for lung bases?
What type of emphysema has a predilection for lung bases?
