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Chronic airway limitation (CAL), also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD), is a group of diseases characterized by limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible. CAL is the umbrella term for chronic bronchitis, emphysema and a range of other disorders. It is most often due to tobacco smoking but can be due to other airborne irritants such as coal dust, asbestos or solvents, as well as preserved meats containing nitrites.1
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COPD
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Is copd the same as emphysema?
Emphysema is one type of COPD. There are others.
Can coffee help with COPD?
Coffee can not help people with COPD. The only thing to help with COPD is medicines giving by a doctor.
What are some diets for people with COPD?
http://copd.about.com/od/copd/a/copddiet.htm is a very helpful page that discusses COPD and provides detailed infromation on how those with COPD can keep healthy.
What effects does copd have on the gi track?
What effects does copd have on the gi track
What is the difference between COPD and pulmonary fibrosis?
what is the differencebetween copd and pulmonary fibrosis
What are my treatment options for COPD?
The best options for COPD treatment are to quit smoking and then to do as your doctor recommends. Surgery is not usually done with COPD, however, it is still an option.
Is cor pulmonale related to COPD?
85% of patients diagnosed with cor pulmonale have COPD
What is a copd death like?
COPD is respiratory usually caused by smoking etc
Is COPD is a disease that is a combination of lung cancer and bronchitis?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
How harmful is smoking with COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD can be extremely serious if left undiagnosed or if not properly treated. If you have some of the symptoms of COPD you should certainly consult your doctor.
What are five types of copd?
COPD, or Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is broken down into four different stages. The first stage is Mild COPD. The second is a moderate cough. The third is severe COPD and the fourth is very severe and may be fatal.
Is COPD a disease?
No.
