What is the earliest symptom of emphysema?
a. barrel-shaped chest
b. dyspnea with activity
c. daily morning cough with clear sputum
d. ruddy complexion
C
Emphysema, the leading cause of respiratory death in the United States, develops slowly over time. Manifestations include increasing dyspnea in response to activity, corresponding to the degree of hypoxia; development of a ruddy complexion and a barrel-shaped chest; increased respiratory rate; and difficulty with expiration.
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