Which of the following conditions frequently results in chronic hypoxemia due to airway obstruction and pulmonary hypertension?
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✓ Correct answer: C. Cystic fibrosis (CF)Answer: Cystic fibrosis (CF) CF is a genetic disorder that affects the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems and is characterized by the production of abnormal mucus. This mucus can obstruct the airways, leading to infections, inflammation, and chronic hypoxemia. Patients with CF often develop pulmonary hypertension due to the increased resistance in the pulmonary vasculature, secondary to chronic airway obstruction and hypoxemia.
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