Emphysema vs Chronic Bronchitis

Emphysema Definition

Overdistention of air space distal tot eh terminal bronchioles with destruction of alveolar septa

Chronic Bronchitis Definition

Chronic, productive cough of at least 3mos for at least 2 years

Emphysema Causes

Smoking, Destruction alveolar sacs, decreased alpha

Chronic Bronchitis Causes

Smoking, pollution, occupational hazard

Emphysema Age

~60 years

Chronic Bronchitis Age

~50 years

Emphysema Dyspnea

Severe Dyspnea

Chronic Bronchitis Dyspnea

Mild Dyspnea

Emphysema Cough

Less Prominent

Chronic Bronchitis Cough

More Prominent

Emphysema Sputum

Scanty, Mucoid

Chronic Bronchitis Sputum

Copious, Purulent

Emphysema Bronchial Infection

Less Frequent

Chronic Bronchitis Bronchial Infection

More Frequent

Emphysema Body Build

Usually Asthenic with weight loss

Chronic Bronchitis Body Build

Often overweight, obese

Emphysema X

Ray

Chronic Bronchitis X

Ray

Emphysema: Cor Pulmonale

Rare

Chronic Bronchitis: Cor Pulmonale

More Prominent

Emphysema Other s/sx

Barrel Chest (Increase AP Diam), Use of accessory muscles of respiration

Chronic Bronchitis Other s/sx

Cyanotic, Peripheral Edema