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2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Wikipedia

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   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. [8] GOLD 2024 defined COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea or shortness of breath, cough, sputum production or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis ...

3. Obstructive lung disease - Wikipedia

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   Although COPD shares similar characteristics with all other obstructive lung diseases, such as the signs of coughing and wheezing, they are distinct conditions in terms of disease onset, frequency of symptoms, and reversibility of airway obstruction. [1] Cystic fibrosis is also sometimes included in obstructive pulmonary disease. [2]

4. The #1 Commonly Missed Early Sign of COPD, According to ... - AOL

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5. Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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   A history of exposure to potential causes and evaluation of symptoms may help in revealing the cause the exacerbation, which helps in choosing the best treatment. A sputum culture can specify which strain is causing a bacterial AECB. [5] An early morning sample is preferred. [7] E-nose showed the ability to smell the cause of the exacerbation. [8]

6. Quiz: Do You Have Symptoms of COPD? - AOL

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   This quiz is designed to help you discover if you are at risk for COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It asks questions about you, your breathing and what you are able to do. To complete ...

7. Hoover's sign (pulmonary) - Wikipedia

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   Hoover's sign in pulmonology is one of two signs named for Charles Franklin Hoover. [ 1 ] It refers to inward movement of the lower rib cage during inspiration, [ 2 ] - instead of outward as is normal - implying a flat, but functioning, diaphragm, often associated with COPD . [ 3 ]