RESPIRATORY
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
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difficulty breathing intermittently for a long time
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There may be a lot of phlegm in the cough, or a dry cough
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Sometimes wheezing is heard on auscultation
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Chronic bronchitis presents as a “pink puffer"
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Detailed explanation-1: -Chronic bronchitis is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that is defined as a productive cough of more than 3 months occurring within a span of 2 years. Patients typically present with chronic productive cough, malaise, and symptoms of excessive coughing, such as chest or abdominal pain.
Detailed explanation-2: -The term “pink puffer” was used in the past to refer to patients with emphysema. Doctors used this term because emphysema causes people to have difficulty catching breath. As a result, patients gaps or take short, fast breaths. This often causes them temporary redness or pink coloring on their cheeks and faces.
Detailed explanation-3: -“Blue bloater” and “pink puffer” are terms doctors once used to describe and distinguish types of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The terms described stereotypes of some physical symptoms of COPD.
Detailed explanation-4: -Frequent coughing or wheezing. Excess phlegm or sputum. Shortness of breath. Trouble taking a deep breath.