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Broward Community College Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Paper

 

Etiology and risk factors 

  • Common causes of the disease or condition
  • Risk factors for the disease or condition
  • Impact of age
  • Prevalence based on gender,
  • Influence of environment
  • Genetic basis of disease
  • Lifestyle influences
  • All information supported by current literature

Pathophysiological processes 

  • Describes changes occurring at the cellular, tissue, and/or organ level that contribute to the disease process.
  • Describes adaptation of the cells and body in response to the disease.
  • Relates disease processes to manifested signs and symptoms.