What respiratory condition's disease process includes hyper secreation of mucus, dysfunctional cilia, limited air flow, and pulmonary hypertension?
a. asthma
b. restrictive lung disease
c. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
d. cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Answer: c. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
The respiratory condition's disease process that includes hyper secretion of mucus, dysfunctional cilia, limited air flow, and pulmonary hypertension is COPD. This is a preventable and treatable disease, but can do damage that is irreversible.