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What is a characteristic feature of the airflow limitation in COPD?
What is a characteristic feature of the airflow limitation in COPD?
- It is fully reversible with treatment
- It is only present during exercise
- It is associated with an abnormal inflammatory response (correct)
- It is limited to the upper airways
What is a common symptom of COPD that is not typically seen in asthma?
What is a common symptom of COPD that is not typically seen in asthma?
- Dyspnea during exercise (correct)
- Symptoms at night or early morning
- Allergy or rhinitis
- Cough with sputum production
Which of the following is NOT a component of the pulmonary component of COPD?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the pulmonary component of COPD?
- Airway inflammation
- Parenchymal destruction
- Increased elastic recoil (correct)
- Airway remodeling
What is the primary purpose of arterial blood gas analysis in respiratory disease?
What is the primary purpose of arterial blood gas analysis in respiratory disease?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing COPD?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing COPD?
What is the primary difference between COPD and asthma in terms of airflow limitation?
What is the primary difference between COPD and asthma in terms of airflow limitation?
What is the primary cause of dyspnea, cough, and wheeze in asthma?
What is the primary cause of dyspnea, cough, and wheeze in asthma?
What is the most common sign of life-threatening asthma attack?
What is the most common sign of life-threatening asthma attack?
What is the first line of treatment for acute severe asthma?
What is the first line of treatment for acute severe asthma?
What is the definition of COPD?
What is the definition of COPD?
What is the primary goal of lifestyle modification in asthma treatment?
What is the primary goal of lifestyle modification in asthma treatment?
What is the characteristic pattern seen in Pulmonary function tests in asthma patients?
What is the characteristic pattern seen in Pulmonary function tests in asthma patients?
What is the term for the sensation of shortness of breath often exacerbated by exertion?
What is the term for the sensation of shortness of breath often exacerbated by exertion?
What is the term for coughing up red blood?
What is the term for coughing up red blood?
What is the part of the Respiratory System that is below the bronchi?
What is the part of the Respiratory System that is below the bronchi?
What is the function of the C-shaped cartilage rings in the bronchus?
What is the function of the C-shaped cartilage rings in the bronchus?
What is the term for the passage of air into the pleural space, causing the lung to collapse?
What is the term for the passage of air into the pleural space, causing the lung to collapse?
What is the term for the long-term inflammation and scarring of the lungs?
What is the term for the long-term inflammation and scarring of the lungs?
What is a possible symptom of pneumonia?
What is a possible symptom of pneumonia?
What is the primary goal of ABG investigation in pneumonia?
What is the primary goal of ABG investigation in pneumonia?
What is the term for pneumonia acquired after 48 hours of admission to the hospital?
What is the term for pneumonia acquired after 48 hours of admission to the hospital?
What is a possible complication of pneumonia?
What is a possible complication of pneumonia?
What is the term for recurrent episodes of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath?
What is the term for recurrent episodes of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath?
What is the primary treatment for mild pneumonia?
What is the primary treatment for mild pneumonia?
