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'''Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease''' ('''COPD'''), also known as '''chronic obstructive airway disease''' ('''COAD'''), is a group of [[disease]]s characterized by the pathological limitation of airflow in the [[airway]] that is not fully reversible. COPD is the umbrella term for chronic [[bronchitis]], [[emphysema]] and a range of other lung disorders. It is most often due to [[tobacco smoking]],<ref name="dev">Devereux G. ''ABC of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Definition, epidemiology, and risk factors.'' [[British Medical Journal|BMJ]] 2006;332:1142-1144. PMID 16690673</ref> but can be due to other airborne irritants such as coal dust, [[asbestos]] or solvents, [[congenital]] conditions such as [[alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency]] and as well as preserved meats containing nitrites. | '''Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease''' ('''COPD'''), also known as '''chronic obstructive airway disease''' ('''COAD'''), is a group of [[disease]]s characterized by the pathological limitation of airflow in the [[airway]] that is not fully reversible. COPD is the umbrella term for chronic [[bronchitis]], [[emphysema]] and a range of other lung disorders. It is most often due to [[tobacco smoking]],<ref name="dev">Devereux G. ''ABC of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Definition, epidemiology, and risk factors.'' [[British Medical Journal|BMJ]] 2006;332:1142-1144. PMID 16690673</ref> but can be due to other airborne irritants such as coal dust, [[asbestos]] or solvents, [[congenital]] conditions such as [[alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency]] and as well as preserved meats containing nitrites. | ||
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The diagnosis of COPD is usually suggested by symptoms; it is a clinical diagnosis and no single test is definitive. A comprehensive history from the patient is very important with regard to smoking and occupation. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Philip Marcus, M.D., M.P.H. [2]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3]
Overview
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD), is a group of diseases characterized by the pathological limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible. COPD is the umbrella term for chronic bronchitis, emphysema and a range of other lung disorders. It is most often due to tobacco smoking,[1] but can be due to other airborne irritants such as coal dust, asbestos or solvents, congenital conditions such as alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency and as well as preserved meats containing nitrites.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of COPD is usually suggested by symptoms; it is a clinical diagnosis and no single test is definitive. A comprehensive history from the patient is very important with regard to smoking and occupation.