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NUR 112
COPD
Question | Answer |
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what is COPD? | an incurable/ irreversible , progressive disease of the airways through bronchoconstriction and inflammation |
two components of COPD | chronic bronchitis and emphysema |
what is chronic bronchitis | disease where bronchial tubes become inflamed and narrowed, and lungs produce more mucus -- chronic cough |
what is emphysema? | disease that causes destruction/ collapse of the alveoli, causing air to get trapped and impairing airflow |