For this week's discussion, select ONE of the three topics below for your initial post. Your initial post is to be posted by Thursday and should consist of 150+ words. You should also post a reply to at least two other posts of at least 35 words or more, with at least one-follow up question, by Sunday. 

For ONE bonus point on this discussion, reply to another student's question with a reply of 35 words or more. 

1. Compare and contrast emphysema and chronic bronchitis with regard to clinical manifestations, risk factors, pathophysiology, management, and treatment.

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2. What are the differences when comparing prerenal acute renal failure, intrarenal acute renal failure, and postrenal acute renal failure? Give examples of each.

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3. Explain what causes different types of kidney stones to form and identify the goals in treating renal calculi.