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HudsonKB16

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All of the following anatomic alterations may be found in a patient with LTB EXCEPT:
 
  a. increased secretions.
  b. ineffective cilia.
  c. narrowed airway lumen.
  d. excessive surfactant production.

Question 2

Congenital causes of bronchiectasis include:
 
  a. influenza.
  b. cystic fibrosis.
  c. COPD.
  d. rheumatic disease.


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shaikhs

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
A patient with LTB should have normal alveoli and surfactant production. All of the other listed options may be found in a patient with LTB.

Answer to Question 2

B
A congenital (genetic) cause of bronchiectasis is cystic fibrosis. Influenza, COPD, and rheumatic disease can lead to acquired bronchiectasis.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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