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Emphysema in the distal acinar airways can be caused by fibrosis and atelectasis.
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a
Emphysema is mainly found in the distal airways, and can be due to fibrosis
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Alpha 1 antitrypsin decreases excessive activity of neutrophil elastase.
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b
Alpha 1 antitrypsin increases activity of neutrophil elastase
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This is true for emphysema, not chronic bronchitis.
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e
Air trapping is a problem in chronic bronchitis
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There is hypersecretion of mucus.
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c
In chronic bronchitis there is decreased mucus production
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Cigarrette smoke has a role in both chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
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d
Cigarette smoke only contributes to chronic bronchitis types of COPD
Concept
Chapter
2693
3902
COPD
Topic
132
Respiratory
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Which of the following is true regarding chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) pathophysiology?
a