how common is it? Flashcards

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Asthma

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12% of the population so very common

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2
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COPD

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2% of the population

4.5% over 40

and the rate is increasing

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3
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Bronchial Carcinoma (lung cancer)

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1 in 15 people will get it

3rd most common cancer

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4
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Pneumothorax

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around 1 in every 10,000 people per year

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5
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Pleural Effusion

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40,000 UK per year

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6
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Pneumonia

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most common cause of hospital admission apart from birth

about 1 in 100 UK adults get it every year

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7
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Pulmonary Embolus

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1 in 1000 UK cases

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