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Alpha-1 antitrypsen deficiency is associated with both COPD and what?
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Alpha-1 antitrypsen deficiency is associated with both COPD and what?
Liver disease
Is alpha-1 antritrypsin deficiency related to the chronic bronchitis or emphysema component of COPD?
Emphysema
In asthma, damage is potentially _____, but in COPD damage is _____.
In asthma, damage is potentially reversible, but in COPD damage is not reversible.
4 risk factors for COPD.
1. Smoking: heavy and light smokers, active or passive 2. Exposure to particles: via air pollution and/or work environment 3. Increased infections thr...
What autosomal recessive disorder can lead to COPD and is usually the case with COPD diagnosis under age 40?
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
What factors may indicate hereditary emphysema that is difficult to diagnose in the presence of asthma?
1. Family history of early-onset lung disease or childhood liver disease 2. Shortness of breath that gets worse over years, not related to attacks of ...
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| Term | Definition |
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Alpha-1 antitrypsen deficiency is associated with both COPD and what? | Liver disease |
Is alpha-1 antritrypsin deficiency related to the chronic bronchitis or emphysema component of COPD? | Emphysema |
In asthma, damage is potentially _____, but in COPD damage is _____. | In asthma, damage is potentially reversible, but in COPD damage is not reversible. |
4 risk factors for COPD. | 1. Smoking: heavy and light smokers, active or passive 2. Exposure to particles: via air pollution and/or work environment 3. Increased infections throughout your life in conjunction with other factors 4. Genetic factor: alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency |
What autosomal recessive disorder can lead to COPD and is usually the case with COPD diagnosis under age 40? | Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency |
What factors may indicate hereditary emphysema that is difficult to diagnose in the presence of asthma? | 1. Family history of early-onset lung disease or childhood liver disease 2. Shortness of breath that gets worse over years, not related to attacks of wheezing 3. Early development of emphysema in alpha 1-ATD is associated with current or prior cigarette smoking |
COPD is characterized by what? | Obstruction of airflow |
What 2 pulmonary conditions comprise COPD? | 1. Chronic bronchitis 2. Emphysema |