Buttaro EXAM Q&A Chapter 106 COPD [100% VERIFIED]

Buttaro EXAM Q&A Chapter 106 COPD [100% VERIFIED] COPD is a term used to describe *Ans* Chronic bronchitis and emphysema Chronic bronchitis is a term used to describe *Ans* Chronic, persistent cough or sputum production for 3 consecutive months each year for 2 consecutive years Emphysema is the *Ans* Permanent and abnormal enlargement of any part of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles. Also the destruction of the alveolar walls without fibrosis Asthma involves the *Ans* inflammation of the small airways. 80-90% of COPD deaths are caused by *Ans* Smoking When COPD is advanced, degeneration of lung function *Ans* Will probably continue even with smoking cessation` COPD is more common among people who are *Ans* Poor and uneducated Risk factors for development of COPD *Ans* Cigarette smoking, airway hyperreactivity, childhood respiratory infections, occupational exposures, age, air po