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What is the primary characteristic of chronic bronchitis?
What is the primary characteristic of chronic bronchitis?
- Decreased mucus production
- Scarring of the lung tissue
- Inflamed and swollen alveoli
- Excessive production of mucus in the respiratory passages (correct)
Which lung condition is frequently associated with chronic bronchitis?
Which lung condition is frequently associated with chronic bronchitis?
- Bronchiolitis
- Emphysema (correct)
- Atelectasis
- Pulmonary fibrosis
What is the etiopathogenesis of chronic bronchitis?
What is the etiopathogenesis of chronic bronchitis?
- Interference with ciliary action by smoke leading to excess mucus production (correct)
- Alveolar damage due to environmental pollutants
- Decreased mucus production due to smoke inhalation
- Excessive scarring of lung tissue
Which type of lung disease is characterized by chronic inflammation and swelling of the airways?
Which type of lung disease is characterized by chronic inflammation and swelling of the airways?
What is the primary pathological finding in chronic bronchitis?
What is the primary pathological finding in chronic bronchitis?
Which respiratory condition is characterized by chronic inflammatory condition in the lungs, increased mucus production, and swollen respiratory passages?
Which respiratory condition is characterized by chronic inflammatory condition in the lungs, increased mucus production, and swollen respiratory passages?
What is the primary etiopathogenesis of chronic bronchitis?
What is the primary etiopathogenesis of chronic bronchitis?
Which obstructive lung disease is frequently associated with chronic bronchitis?
Which obstructive lung disease is frequently associated with chronic bronchitis?
What is the main characteristic of emphysema?
What is the main characteristic of emphysema?
Which type of lung disease is specifically associated with excess production of mucus, leading to damaged lungs?
Which type of lung disease is specifically associated with excess production of mucus, leading to damaged lungs?
