Respiratory disorders · Physiology

Blue bloater is a term commonly associated with:

  1. Emphysema
  2. Bronchial asthma
  3. Chronic bronchitis
  4. Pulmonary embolism
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Correct answer: Chronic bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis patients may appear cyanotic due to hypoxemia. They are often referred to as blue bloaters.

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