USMLE/COMLEX - Step 2 - COPD
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USMLE/COMLEX - Step 2 - COPD
Pathophysiology
Chronic airway inflammation and tissue destruction
Etiologies
Tobacco
Symptoms
Dyspnea on exertion
Findings
End-expiratory wheezing
Jugular vein distension
Barrel chest
Muffled breath sounds
Treatment
Smoking cessation
Oxygen
Bronchodilators
Corticosteroids