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a general term for diseases that are characterized by long-term or permanent narrowing of small airways (known as bronchi) connected to the lungs.
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| COPD |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis.
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| COPD |
Lung disease (such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis) that is characterized by chronic airway obstruction resulting in a slowed rate of exhalation.
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| COPD |
This is a long-term blockage or obstruction of the airways leading to pulmonary compromise and illness. It includes the following common lung diseases: chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, bronchiectasis, and cystic fibrosis.
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| COPD |
Any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. COPD mainly involves two related diseases -- chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both cause chronic obstruction of air flowing through the airways and in and out of the lungs. The obstruction is generally permanent and progresses (becomes worse) over time.
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