Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Used for

chronic obstructive lung disease, COLD (chronic obstructive lung disease), small airways disease

See for

COPD, obstructive lung disease (generalized)

Broader Terms

bronchus disorder, lung disorder

Narrower Terms

chronic bronchitis, emphysema

Scope Note

chronic, irreversible obstruction of air flow from the lungs.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Comment? In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is there any.
00 Coping with the degenerative lung condition known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a difficult challenge.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a long-term lung disease often caused by smoking.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to inhaled allergens (materials that provoke allergic reactions).
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive and irreversible blocking of the airway, which is usually caused by emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

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