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leo leo

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What symptoms are most common in the patient with interstitial lung disease?
 
  a. Exertional dyspnea and nonproductive cough
  b. Exertional dyspnea and wheezing
  c. Nonproductive cough and wheezing
  d. Productive cough and increased sputum production

Question 2

Among smokers with IPF, normal spirometry and lung volumes with reduced DLCO suggest the presence of coexisting:
 
  a. emphysema.
  b. asthma.
  c. chronic bronchitis.
  d. lung carcinoma.


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harveenkau8139

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

ANS: A
An exertional breathlessness (dyspnea) and a nonproductive cough are the most common reasons patients seek medical attention.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Among smokers with IPF, normal spirometry and lung volumes with reduced DLCO suggest the presence of coexisting emphysema.


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

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Wow, this really help

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