Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) also known as chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) and chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD) among others is a type of obstructive lung disease characterized by chronically poor airflow. It typically worsens over time. The main symptoms include shortness of breath cough and sputum production.
- Links
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Relevant Occupations
- Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Specialist
Hashtags
Resources
| Title | Region | Description | URL | Related Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic respiratory conditions including asthma and COPD | Australia | http://aihw.gov.au/chronic-respiratory-conditions/ | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) | |
| COPD by the numbers | Australia | Snapshot of the latest statistics on COPD in Australia | http://aihw.gov.au/copd/ | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) |
| Chronic respiratory conditions publications | Australia | http://aihw.gov.au/chronic-respiratory-conditions-publications/ | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) |
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