RESPIRATORY
PULMONOLOGY
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A preventable disease
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In emphysema low diffusion is observed
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Patients with chronic bronchitis are prone to flare-ups and CO2 retention
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All the answers are correct
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Detailed explanation-1: -In people with COPD, the lungs can get damaged or clogged with phlegm. Symptoms include cough, sometimes with phlegm, difficulty breathing, wheezing and tiredness. Smoking and air pollution are the most common causes of COPD. People with COPD are at higher risk of other health problems.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD makes breathing difficult for the 16 million Americans who have this disease.
Detailed explanation-3: -Smoking: This is the main risk factor for COPD. Most people who have COPD smoke or used to smoke. People who have a family history of COPD are more likely to develop the disease if they smoke.
Detailed explanation-4: -Summary. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the collective term for a number of lung diseases that prevent proper breathing. Two of the most common types of COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis.