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Is there any history of lung disease in the family? An increased prevalence of lung disease in a family may result from ‘shared genes’ (inherited traits such as cystic fibrosis, α₁‐antitrypsin deficiency or asthmatic tendency) or ‘shared environment’ (e.g. tuberculosis).

Figure 2.1 Which man has airway obstruction?

Answer to question in Fig. 2.1: (b) has airway obstruction – note the high position of the shoulders.