Question 244 · LEK · COPD
Which of the following statements characterizes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
1) usually there is a gradual disease progression over years despite treatment;
2) many patients have a history of allergies and asthma in childhood or in their family history;
3) symptoms worsen at night or in the morning;
4) during asymptomatic periods lung function is abnormal;
5) during asymptomatic periods lung function is normal;
6) chronic cough and sputum expectoration precede the onset of dyspnoea.
The correct answer is:
2) many patients have a history of allergies and asthma in childhood or in their family history;
3) symptoms worsen at night or in the morning;
4) during asymptomatic periods lung function is abnormal;
5) during asymptomatic periods lung function is normal;
6) chronic cough and sputum expectoration precede the onset of dyspnoea.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,5.
- B. 3,4,6.
- C. 2,3,6.
- D. 1,4,6.
- E. 1,2,3.
Hint
Contrast COPD with asthma in terms of progression, atopy, diurnal variability and lung function between symptomatic periods.
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