Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disorder that is characterized by progressive reduction in forced expiratory airflow in excess of the normal age-related decline. Eventually, the reduction in airflow leads to exercise impairment, increased susceptibility to respiratory infections and irritants, and reduced life expectancy. Obstructive ventilatory defects occur in a number of lung disorders, including asthma, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, immunoglobulin deficiency, lymphangioleiomyomatosis, and eosinophilic granuloma. In common practice, however, COPD is usually used to refer to the tobacco smoking-related diseases chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Emphysema |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 1-21 |
Number of pages | 21 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780824757748 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780824708979 |
State | Published - Jan 1 2003 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)