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In clinical practice, COPD is defined by its characteristically low airflow on lung function tests. In contrast to [[asthma]], this limitation is poorly reversible and usually gets progressively worse over time. | In clinical practice, COPD is defined by its characteristically low airflow on lung function tests. In contrast to [[asthma]], this limitation is poorly reversible and usually gets progressively worse over time. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Natural History
In clinical practice, COPD is defined by its characteristically low airflow on lung function tests. In contrast to asthma, this limitation is poorly reversible and usually gets progressively worse over time.