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Patterns of disease in advanced COPD

Type A: 
Pink Puffer (Emphysema Predominant) 
Major complaint is dyspnea, often
Patterns of disease ... accessory muscles of respiration ... comfortable at rest ... Phenotypes #PinkPuffer #BlueBloater ... #Pulmonary
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
disease, pleuritic chest ... Sighing Respiration ... #Breathing #Patterns ... #Pulmonary #Abnormalities ... Abnormal #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam