Which of the following are clinical findings associated with chronic bronchitis?
1) Fever
2) Purulent sputum
3) Right heart failure
4) Elevated CO₂ level

Question

Which of the following are clinical findings associated with chronic bronchitis? 1) Fever 2) Purulent sputum 3) Right heart failure 4) Elevated CO₂ level

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Chronic bronchitis, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is characterized by the presence of a productive cough with purulent sputum for at least three months in two consecutive years. Over time, chronic bronchitis can lead to complications such as right heart failure (cor pulmonale) due to the increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries. The mention of "Elevated CO₂ level" is not relevant to known clinical markers or findings in chronic bronchitis, suggesting a typographical or encoding error. Fever is not a typical finding in chronic bronchitis unless there is an acute exacerbation or infection.

Which of the Following Are Clinical Findings Associated with Chronic