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