Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases

Chronic Bronchitis

Tend to be obese and cyanotic hence “BLUE BLOATER”

Cough with excessive phlegm

Bilateral crackles, wheezing, rhonchi

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Emphysema

Tend to be thin with barrel chest hence “PINK PUFFER”

Mild cough

Decreased breath sounds throughout lung fields

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In this video Dr. Williams discusses:

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