Term
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Definition
4th leading cause of death in the US
Only leading cause of death to increase |
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Term
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Definition
cigarette smoke
environmental factors
A1-antitrypsin |
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Term
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Definition
disease characterized by airflow limitation
-not fully reversible damage
-typically progressive
-associated with inflammatory response
Exhibit features of both chronic bronchitis and emphysema |
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Term
| COPD vs. Asthma (COPD facts) |
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Definition
COPD
-onset later in life
-symptoms progress slowly
-long smoking history
-dyspnea during exercise
-largely irreversible airflow limitation |
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Term
| COPD vs. Asthma (Asthma facts) |
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Definition
Ashtma
-early onset
-symptoms vary by day
-symptoms largely at night and early morning
-allergy component
-family history
-largely reversible airflow limitation |
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