MCQ Pathology Answer 24
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Predisposig factors for pneumonia include Age>60. Underlying illnesses can predispose patients to pneumonia: diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure, CHF, underlying lung disease (COPD, ILD), smokers, risks for aspiration, malignancy/poor nutrition, AIDS, lymphoproliferative disorder, multiple myeloma, nephrotic syndrome, asplenia, neutropenia.
loss of type II pneumocytes leads to Respiratory distress syndrome rather than pneumonia.
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