Author Question: Which of the following conditions are associated with chronic production of large volumes of sputum? ... (Read 50 times)

bobypop · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following conditions are associated with chronic production of large volumes of sputum? 1. Bronchiectasis 2. Pulmonary fibrosis 3. Cystic fibrosis 4. Chronic bronchitis

a. 1, 3, and 4 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 2, 3, and 4 only
d. 3 and 4 only

Question 2

Conditions that can lead to bronchiectasis include which of the following? 1. Chronic airway infection 2. Muscular dystrophy 3. Foreign body aspiration 4. Obliterative bronchiolitis

a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 3, and 4 only

joshbk44 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Airway clearance therapy has proved effective in aiding secretion clearance and improving pul-monary function in chronic conditions associated with copious sputum production, including cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis, and in certain patients with chronic bronchitis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Chronic airway inflammation and infection can lead to bronchiectasis, a common finding in both cystic fibrosis and ciliary dyskinetic syndromes. In bronchiectasis, the airway is permanently damaged, dilated, and prone to constant obstruction by retained secretions. Other conditions that can lead to bronchiectasis include chronic obstructive lung diseases, foreign body aspiration, and obliterative bronchiolitis.