COPD Flashcards
1
Q
What is chronic bronchitis?
A
Excessive mucous secretion from the bronchial tree
2
Q
To measure the degree of chronic bronchitis, what do we do?
A
The Reid Index, 40% normal, 70% in COPD
3
Q
What is Emphysema?
A
Dilatation and destruction of alveoli
4
Q
What does Chronic Bronchitis involve?
A
Large airways above 7th and 8th gen bronchi
5
Q
What is Centricinar COPD?
A
Involves the central pay of the acinus, associated with smoking
6
Q
What is Panacinar COPD?
A
Involved acinus uniformly, involves people with AAT deficiency
