Differences Between Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis


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Differences Between Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis present very similarly and are both chronic disorders of the lungs, which are associated with constant dyspnea. These are some differences between the two presentations:

Emphysema

–Pink puffer

– Over ventilator

– Barrel chested and tripod stance

– Exertion based dyspnea

– Under weight

Chronic Bronchitis

-Blue bloater

– Productive cough

-Excessive bronchial secretions

-Shortness of breath

– Wheezes and crackles may be present

– Cyanosis and hypoxaemia



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