Which of the following is TRUE about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

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Cor pulmonale is a type of heart failure involving right ventricular enlargement that can develop late in the course of COPD.COPD can be characterized as either emphysema (type I) or chronic bronchitis (type II).Emphysema involves an abnormal, permanent enlargement of the alveoli, effectively causing damage and the loss of their function.Chronic bronchitis is characterized by a chronic, productive cough associated with inflammation of the bronchi.Whereas patients who develop emphysema tend to be thin or cachectic, patients who develop chronic bronchitis are normal weight or overweight.

Which of the Following Is TRUE About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary