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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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   It is generally characterized by inflamed and easily collapsible airways, obstruction to airflow, problems exhaling, and frequent medical clinic visits and hospitalizations. Types of obstructive lung disease include asthma, bronchiectasis, bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

4. List of abbreviations for diseases and disorders - Wikipedia

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   COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019: CP Cerebral palsy: CP/CPPS: Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: CPDD Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease: CPM Central pontine myelinolysis: CPPS Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (see UCPPS) CRE Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae: CRF Chronic renal ...

5. List of medical abbreviations - Wikipedia

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   Example: Less common: The diagnosis was C.O.P.D. [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease] More common: ... Glossary of Medical Terms - Tufts University;

6. Respiratory disease - Wikipedia

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   In the UK, approximately 1 in 7 individuals are affected by some form of chronic lung disease, most commonly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which includes asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. [32] Respiratory diseases (including lung cancer) are responsible for over 10% of hospitalizations and over 16% of deaths in Canada. [33]

7. How To Be Active in Your Treatment Journey With COPD - AOL

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   An oxygen concentrator is a device that provides 90-95% pure oxygen for people who need it for medical reasons. 5. Since COPD is a progressive disease, symptoms often evolve over time, and it’s ...