In Purely Chronic Bronchitis, One Form of COPD, All of the Following

question 4

Multiple Choice

In purely chronic bronchitis, one form of COPD, all of the following are pathophysiological changes except:

• A) Increased sputum production
• B) Airway obstruction
• C) Loss of airway integrity
• D) Loss of alveolar-capillary bed surface area

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