Etiology Flashcards

1
Q

Occupational

A

Dust
Vapors
Irritants
Fumes

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2
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Air pollution

A

Air pollution

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3
Q

Infection

A

Childhood resp tract infections

TB

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4
Q

Genetics

A

Genetics

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5
Q

Antitrypsin deficiency

A

AAT protects normal lung tissue

From attack by protease so during inflammation RT cig smoking, infections

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6
Q

Major risk factor

A

Smoking

Over age 40 with a history of 10’or more pack years

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