chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Noun
  1. A nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis;
    Usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers (synset 114170256)
    is a type of:
    • chronic bronchitis - a form of bronchitis characterized by excess production of sputum leading to a chronic cough and obstruction of air flow
    • emphysema, pulmonary emphysema - an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age

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