chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
noun
: pulmonary disease (such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis) that is characterized by chronic typically irreversible airway obstruction resulting in a slowed rate of exhalation
—abbreviation COPD
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When paramedics arrived, Anderton left the house on his bicycle, fearing that staying would exacerbate his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to the lawsuit.
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Short-term exposure can cause irritation, breathing difficulties and exacerbation of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health published Lynch’s death certificate Friday, stating that cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as the primary cause of death.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2025
Members of sensitive groups for particle pollution include people with heart or lung disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, older adults and children.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Short-term exposure can cause irritation, breathing difficulties and exacerbation of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health published Lynch’s death certificate Friday, stating that cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as the primary cause of death.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2025
Members of sensitive groups for particle pollution include people with heart or lung disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, older adults and children.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronic%20obstructive%20pulmonary%20disease. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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