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Which of the following leads to increased pulmonary compliance in COPD?
Your answer was Elastic tissue loss which is correct
Elastic tissue loss correct answer
Dilatation of bronchioles
Cilia dysfunction
Hyperreactive smooth muscle
Excessive mucous
Explanation:
In COPD there is loss of elastic tissue which leads to dilatation of airways distal to the terminal bronchioles
and thus increased compliance of lung tissue.
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tachypnoeic with a respiratory rate of 35. On auscultation she is very wheezy
but is beginning to tire. Her peak flow is bout one third of her normal. She is
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commenced on both salbutamol and ipratropium nebulisers and IV
hydrocortisone however has not greatly improved. Her gases reveal a high
normal CO2 level and low normal O2 level on a trauma mask. Which other
treatment option is the most appropriate to be be tried whilst waiting for ITU to
assess the patient?
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