What does the C stand for in COPD?

Answer 1

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that makes it harder and harder for you to breathe. COPD includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. The leading cause is cigarette smoke.

It is estimated that 24 million people in the U.S. have evidence of impaired lung function, and nearly 13 million have been diagnosed with COPD. This makes COPD an under-diagnosed and under-treated disease. COPD is the 4th leading cause of death, and the 2nd leading cause of disability.

Answer 2

COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is one of the most common lung diseases with symptoms, such as a mucus cough, chest tightness and wheezing. Smoking is a common cause of it.

Answer 3

COPD commonly refers to two related, progressive diseases of the respiratory system, chronic bronchitis and emphysema

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Answer 6

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Answer 7

Chronic.