RESPIRATORY
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
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Question
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Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are separate subtypes with no overlap
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The typical pulmonary function of COPD is FEV1/FVC > 0.7
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Long-term poorly controlled asthma is one of the possible causes of COPD
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Emphysema is mainly caused by the destruction of the alveoli, and the bronchioles are still normal, so there is no problem of bronchial stenosis
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Detailed explanation-1: -Key Facts. COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD affects more than 15 million Americans. More than 150, 000 Americans die of COPD each year – that is 1 death every 4 minutes!
Detailed explanation-2: -These pulmonary and extrapulmonary conditions lead to the aggravation of dyspnea, physical inactivity, decreased exercise capacity, functional decline, reduced quality of life, and increased mortality.
Detailed explanation-3: -Smoking and air pollution are the most common causes of COPD. People with COPD are at higher risk of other health problems. COPD is not curable, but symptoms can improve if one avoids smoking, exposure to air pollution, and gets vaccines to prevent infections.
Detailed explanation-4: -Respiratory infections. People with COPD are more likely to catch colds, the flu and pneumonia. Heart problems. Lung cancer. High blood pressure in lung arteries. Depression. 15-Apr-2020