Which of the Following Mechanisms Does Explain Why Patients with Chronic

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mechanisms does explain why patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may have a poor cough?
1) Weak muscles of breathing
2) Increased elastic recoil
3) Airway obstruction
4) Decreased lung compliance

• A)1 and 3
• B)1 and 4
• C)2 and 3
• D)2 and 4

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