Question

which of the following factors contribute to the underlying pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd)? select all that apply.

Answer 1

Smoking or exposure to air pollutants

Genetic factors

Chronic bronchitis

Emphysema

Inflammation of the airways

Damage to the cilia in the airways

Mucus hypersecretion

Airway obstruction and narrowing

Loss of elasticity in lung tissue

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