MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What causes COPD
A
Pneumonia
B
Smoking
C
Virus infection
D
Genetically determined by the mother.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The chemicals in cigarette smoke weaken your lungs’ defense against infections, narrow air passages, cause swelling in air tubes and destroy air sacs-all contributing factors for COPD. Using other tobacco products like e-cigarettes and cigars also increase your risk of developing COPD.

Detailed explanation-2: -Smoking, asthma, or air pollution account for many COPD cases, but up to 30% of cases occur in people who never smoked, and only a minority of heavy smokers develop the disease, suggesting that there are other risk factors at play.

Detailed explanation-3: -Smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Smoking is also a trigger for COPD flare-ups. Smoking damages the air sacs, airways, and the lining of your lungs. Injured lungs have trouble moving enough air in and out, so it’s hard to breathe.

Detailed explanation-4: -While tobacco smoking is a major risk factor for COPD, only approximately 20 % of smokers develop the disease.

Detailed explanation-5: -Exposure to tobacco smoke. The most significant risk factor for COPD is long-term cigarette smoking. People with asthma. Occupational exposure to dusts and chemicals. Exposure to fumes from burning fuel. Genetics. 15-Apr-2020

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