Many Lung Ailments Are "Not Curable but Treatable

question 38

Multiple Choice

Many lung ailments are "not curable but treatable." Which of the following conditions is most curable?

• A)advanced lung cancer with metastases
• B)standard tuberculosis
• C)asthma
• D)emphysema
• E)COPD

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