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1
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PFT findings in obstructive vs restrictive
A
- Obstructive: increased TLC, RV; decreased ratio & FVC
- Restrictive: decreased TLC, RV; normal/increased ratio & increased FVC
2
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which type of COPD has low DLCO vs which has severe VQ mismatch
A
low DLCO: emphysema
severe VQ mismatch: chronic bronchitis
3
Q
3 bacterias associated with acute exacerbations of COPD
A
strep. pneumonia
h. influenzae
moraxella catarrhalis
4
Q
gland formation w/ mucin production
A
adenocarcinoma