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What are the components of the lower respiratory tract?
Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and the lungs
What is the defining characteristic of chronic bronchitis?
Excessive tracheobronchial mucous production causing chronic cough and sputum production for at least 3 months in at least 2 consecutive years
What are the two most common diseases classified as COPD?
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema
What are the pathological changes associated with chronic bronchitis?
Thickened bronchial walls, inflammatory cell infiltrate, increased size of the mucous glands, and goblet cell hyperplasia
What is the general term for pulmonary disorders characterized by chronic airflow limitation from the lungs that is not fully reversible?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD)
Test your knowledge about pulmonary diseases and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) which is characterized by chronic airflow limitation. Explore the respiratory tract, upper and lower segments, and common disorders associated with COPD.
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