Etiology Flashcards
1
Q
Occupational
A
Dust
Vapors
Irritants
Fumes
2
Q
Air pollution
A
Air pollution
3
Q
Infection
A
Childhood resp tract infections
TB
4
Q
Genetics
A
Genetics
5
Q
Antitrypsin deficiency
A
AAT protects normal lung tissue
From attack by protease so during inflammation RT cig smoking, infections
6
Q
Major risk factor
A
Smoking
Over age 40 with a history of 10’or more pack years