Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. While heart failure can occur in severe cases of COPD, it is not the primary reason for the progression of the condition.
Correct. The progressive nature of COPD is mainly attributed to the loss of lung elasticity and airflow limitation over time.
Incorrect. While infections can exacerbate COPD symptoms, they are not the primary cause of disease progression.
Incorrect. An increase in lung capacity is not a characteristic of COPD progression; it typically involves reduced lung function.
A) Incorrect. While heart failure can occur in severe cases of COPD, it is not the primary reason for the progression of the condition.
B) Correct. The progressive nature of COPD is mainly attributed to the loss of lung elasticity and airflow limitation over time.
C) Incorrect. While infections can exacerbate COPD symptoms, they are not the primary cause of disease progression.
D) Incorrect. An increase in lung capacity is not a characteristic of COPD progression; it typically involves reduced lung function.