Nikolas
Created page with "* Epidemiology ** Fourth most common cause of death worldwide ** Leading cause of morbidity in developed countries ** Male > female ** 6% prevalence in US * Etiology ** Smoking *** 20 – 30 pack years gives 80-90% risk ** Passive smoking ** Air pollution ** Occupational exposure to dust ** Respiratory tract infections ** Premature birth ** Asthma ** Low socioeconomic status ** Physical inactivity ** Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency * Diagnosed by spirometry ** Decreased T..."
