30year old non smoker - doc_vic

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30year old non smoker presents to physician with progressive SOB,P/E shows increased AP chest diameter with hyperresonance to percussion,lab studies shows elevated liver enzymes.which of following respiratory part is affected in this disease?

A.bronchi

B.larynx

C.respiratory bronchioles

D.terminal bronchioles

E.trachea.

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c ?

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cc

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cc, pneumothorax?

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pls name the diz...

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emphysema,anti-trypsin def

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yes
agree with satnaam

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yup, u r right

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doc_vic, please explain. why elevated liver enzymes? is it liver injury--->AAT deficiency?

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lostinprep , yes you are right. it's liver damage as in AAT def