Respiratory Rapid Facts Flashcards
1
Q
A patient coughing up cups of mucus for more than 3 months per year for 2 years? Dx?
A
Chronic Bronchitis
2
Q
Patients with Chronic Bronchitis have 2 associated symptoms what are they?
A
Smoking and Cor Pulmonale
3
Q
Chronic Bronchitis MOA?
A
MOA: Hyperplasia of mucus glands=>reid index>50%