Age, Disorders And Medical Teminology Flashcards by Chelsea Howard | Brainscape

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Chronic smoking can cause

A

Decrease in ciliary activity, decrease the affinity of oxygen for hemoglobin, can cause chronic bronchitis and increase mucus production

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Painful or laboured breathing

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Dyspnea

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Rapid and shallow breathing

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Trachypnea

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Rapid and deep breathing

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Hyperventilation

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Cessation of breathing

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Apnea

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Normal pattern of quiet breathing

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Dyspnea

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by chronic and recurrent obstruction of airflow. What are the two principal types of COPD

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Emphysema and chronic bronchitis

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