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21min module
Introduction and epidemiology of COPD
with June Roberts
This module provides an introduction to COPD, including:
- the epidemiology of COPD globally and in the UK,
- COPD risk factors, and
- clinical signs and symptoms, including exacerbations
No advice given in this module is intended to be a substitute for your own professional judgment in the clinical management of your patients.
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Which of these could be an influential factor in disease development progression?
Existing asthma or airway hypersensitivity
Lung growth and development in gestation or childhood
Severe deficiency in αlpha-1 antitrypsin (AATD)
All of these
Correct!
That’s right. All of these can be an influential factor in disease development progression.
Incorrect!
Not quite. All the factors listed can be an influential factor in disease development progression.
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Tobacco smoking is a risk factor in the development of COPD, but does not impact mortality rates.
True
False
Correct!
That’s right. Tobacco smokers have higher rates of COPD mortality.
Incorrect!
Not quite. Tobacco smokers have higher rates of COPD mortality, meaning the statement is false.
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Which of these is an additional prognostic sign that may indicate severe COPD?
Weight gain
Weight loss
Correct!
That's right. Weight loss, and anorexia, are additional signs that might indicate severe COPD.
Incorrect!
Not quite. It's weight loss, not weight gain, that is an additional prognostic sign.
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