In which patient is alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency the likely cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
A. A 30-year-old who has smoked for 3 years
B. A 65-year-old man who drove a taxi most of his life
C. A 70-year-old woman who smoked for 40 years
D. A 50-year-old with exposure to secondhand smoke

Question

In which patient is alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency the likely cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? 
A. A 30-year-old who has smoked for 3 years 
B. A 65-year-old man who drove a taxi most of his life 
C. A 70-year-old woman who smoked for 40 years 
D. A 50-year-old with exposure to secondhand smoke

GinnyAnswer · Answer

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency can lead to COPD, especially in younger patients. The most likely case indicating this deficiency is the 30-year-old who has smoked for 3 years. Their age and smoking history suggest a genetic cause of the disease rather than traditional risk factors. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

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