A disease of chronic diffuse irreversible airflow obstruction. Subcategories of COPD include CHRONIC BRONCHITIS and PULMONARY EMPHYSEMA.
Synonyms: COAD, Chronic Airflow Obstruction, Airflow Obstruction, Chronic, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Airflow Obstructions, Chronic, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease, Chronic Airflow Obstructions, COPD
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LUNG DISEASES, OBSTRUCTIVE is also available ,2002; see LUNG DISEASES, OBSTRUCTIVE 1984-2001 ,2002; use LUNG DISEASES, OBSTRUCTIVE 1984-2001
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D029424