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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. Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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   An acute exacerbation of COPD is associated with increased frequency and severity of coughing. [5] It is often accompanied by worsened chest congestion and discomfort. Shortness of breath and wheezing are present in many cases. [5] Exacerbations may be accompanied by increased amount of cough and sputum productions, and a change in appearance ...

4. Obstructive lung disease - Wikipedia

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   The most common cause of COPD is cigarette smoking. COPD is a gradually progressive condition and usually only develops after about 20 pack-years of smoking. COPD may also be caused by breathing in other particles and gases. [citation needed] The diagnosis of COPD is established through spirometry although other pulmonary function tests can be ...

5. How To Be Active in Your Treatment Journey With COPD - AOL

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   Early warning signs of COPD include chronic and progressive labored breathing, coughing, coughing up phlegm, chest tightness, and wheezing. 3 These are often mistaken as typical effects of aging ...

6. Bronchoconstriction - Wikipedia

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   The underlying cause of this type of bronchoconstriction appear to be the large volume of cool, dry air inhaled during strenuous exercise. The condition appears to improve when the air inhaled is more fully humidified and closer to body temperature. This specific condition, in the general population, can vary between 7 and 20 percent.

7. Why are so many New Yorkers coughing? What's happening ... - AOL

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   Post-infection coughs can span months, depending on the virus strain, but seeking medical care at the eight-week mark is crucial to identify other causes. The three main chronic cough causes are ...