What is the epidemiology, Of the two syndromes above, which

What is the epidemiology

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A 67-year-old man presents to your office with worsening cough, sputum production, and shortness of breath. He has been a cigarette smoker for the past 50 years, smoking approximately 1 pack a day. He has a chronic AM cough productive of some yellow sputum but generally feels okay during the day. He was in his usual state of health until two weeks ago when he developed a cold. Since then, he has had a hacking cough and increased thick sputum production. He also has had difficulty walking more than a block without stopping due to shortness of breath. Physical examination reveals prolonged expiration, audible wheezing, and diffuse rhonchi throughout both lung fields. Chest x-ray shows hyperinflation of both lungs with a flattened diaphragm.

Questions:

1. What are the two major clinical syndromes that are classified as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? How do they differ?

2. Of the two syndromes above, which is predominant in this patient? What is the epidemiology and predisposing factors for this condition?

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