Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following pulmonary disorders is characterized by dyspnea, pursed lip breathing, thin, wasted appearance, minimal cough, and decreased breath sounds?
  1. Chronic bronchitis
  2. Emphysema
  3. Asthma
  4. Atelectasis
Explanation
Answer − B − The pulmonary disorder that is characterized by dyspnea, pursed lip breathing, thin, wasted appearance, minimal cough, and decreased breath sounds is emphysema. Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lung that primarily causes shortness of breath and is in most cases caused by a long history of smoking.
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