how common is it? Flashcards
1
Q
Asthma
A
12% of the population so very common
2
Q
COPD
A
2% of the population
4.5% over 40
and the rate is increasing
3
Q
Bronchial Carcinoma (lung cancer)
A
1 in 15 people will get it
3rd most common cancer
4
Q
Pneumothorax
A
around 1 in every 10,000 people per year
5
Q
Pleural Effusion
A
40,000 UK per year
6
Q
Pneumonia
A
most common cause of hospital admission apart from birth
about 1 in 100 UK adults get it every year
7
Q
Pulmonary Embolus
A
1 in 1000 UK cases