Obstructive Lung Diseases Overview
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Obstructive Lung Diseases Overview

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What is the major etiologic factor shared by emphysema and chronic bronchitis in patients with COPD?

  • Asthma
  • Exposure to noxious particles or gases
  • Cigarette smoking (correct)
  • Reversible bronchospasm
  • How is asthma distinguished from chronic bronchitis and emphysema?

  • Reversible bronchospasm (correct)
  • Exposure to noxious particles or gases
  • Cigarette smoking
  • Persistent respiratory symptoms
  • What percentage of heavy smokers develop COPD?

  • 20%
  • 45%
  • 55%
  • 40% (correct)
  • What is the irreversible enlargement of airspaces distal to the terminal bronchiole accompanied by destruction of their walls known as?

    <p>Emphysema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the World Health Organization (WHO), how is COPD defined?

    <p>A common, preventable and treatable disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of emphysema is associated with α1-antitrypsin deficiency?

    <p>Panacinar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of emphysema are the central or proximal parts of the acini affected, while distal alveoli are spared?

    <p>Centriacinar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of emphysema is characterized by the distal portion of the acinus being predominantly involved?

    <p>Distal acinar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of emphysema is the airspace enlargement almost invariably associated with scarring?

    <p>Irregular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of emphysema tends to occur more commonly in heavy smokers with COPD?

    <p>Centriacinar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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