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ETearle

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Approximately how many Americans are affected by COPD?
 
  a. 8 million
  b. 16 million
  c. 24 million
  d. 32 million

Question 2

Which complaint is most closely associated with the diagnosis of chronic bronchitis?
 
  a. Airway enlargement
  b. Chronic productive cough
  c. Dyspnea on exertion
  d. Hemoptysis


poopface

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

ANS: C
COPD is common, with recent estimates suggesting that 24 million Americans are affected. It is the third leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for 145,075 deaths in 2008.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Chronic bronchitis is defined in clinical terms as a condition in which chronic productive cough is present for at least 3 months per year for at least 2 consecutive years.


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