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2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Wikipedia

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   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. [8] GOLD 2024 defined COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea or shortness of breath, cough, sputum production or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis ...

3. Obstructive lung disease - Wikipedia

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   COPD is defined as a forced expiratory volume in 1 second divided by the forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) that is less than 0.7 (or 70%). [8] The residual volume, the volume of air left in the lungs following full expiration, is often increased in COPD, as is the total lung capacity, while the vital capacity remains relatively normal.

4. Emphysema - Wikipedia

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   When associated with significant airflow limitation, emphysema is a major subtype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. [10] [11] Without COPD, the finding of emphysema on a CT lung scan still confers a higher mortality risk in tobacco smokers ...

5. A Guide for Living With COPD - AOL

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   Surgery, including a lung transplant, which can help people with severe COPD breathe easier. Regular vaccinations , including those against influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), shingles ...

6. FDA approves new COPD drug developed by firm in Raleigh ... - AOL

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   A new drug developed by a company with US headquarters in Raleigh, Ohtuvayre, was approved by the FDA Wednesday to help COPD patients manage symptoms.

7. The Most Exciting New Advances in Managing COPD - AOL

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   For people with COPD—and their care providers—the future looks bright. ... Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Mail. Sign in. Subscriptions ...