ch 28 COPD - book/1

Question 1

COPD

Answer 1

preventable and treatable disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation that is usually progressive

Question 2

COPD and smoking

Answer 2

irritating effect of the smoke causes hyperplasia of cells, including goblet cells, that increase production of mucus

Question 3

AAT deficiency

Answer 3

autosomal recessive disorder that may affect the lungs or liver