Group of respiratory disorders characterized by chronic obstruction of the airways generally affecting an older population who are/were smokers; includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Used most often to describe emphysema, COPD is actually an overall term for any long-standing condition (including asthma) which impairs airflow in and out of the lungs. When chronic asthma develops into COPD, it typically means the lungs have become irreversibly damaged and scarred from repeated, untreated asthma flares--the result of airway remodeling.

a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers

(COPD) is a lung disease in which the airways in the lungs produce excess mucus resulting in frequent coughing. Smoking accounts for 80% to 90% of the risk for developing COPD.

Any of a group of irreversible conditions (which variably include bronchitis, emphysema, and bronchospasm) that cause air to become trapped in the lung and limit the ability to exhale.

A general term to describe airflow obstruction due to emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Common name for the frequently coexisting conditions of chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of the lungs that leads to swelling of the lungs and constriction of the airways. Emphysema is also an inflammation of the lungs leading to swelling that stretches and eventually breaks the walls in between the air sacs. These broken walls reduce the elasticity of the lungs and impair the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

A group of conditions in which the patient has an expiratory airflow obstruction such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema.

a progressive lung disease process characterized by difficulty breathing, wheezing, and a chronic cough. Complications include bronchitis, pneumonia and lung cancer.

Commonly known as "COPD," a hyperallergenic response of the respiratory system that involves damage to the lung tissue, similar in many ways to human asthma. Affected horses may cough, develop a nasal discharge and have a reduced exercise tolerance. Respiratory rate is increased and lung elasticity is diminished.

characterized by a decreased ability of the lungs to perform the function of ventilation. Emphysema would be an example of COPD.

a group of lung diseases characterized by limited airflow with variable degrees of air sack enlargement and lung tissue destruction. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Also known as chronic obstructive airway disease; chronic obstructive lung disease.

A general term used for lung diseases with permanent or temporary narrowing of small bronchi, in which forced expiratory flow is slowed. It is frequently used when no etiologic or other more specific term can be applied.

A group of chronic diseases that affect the lungs, including emphysema. The lungs become less elastic, and the breathing becomes slowed or forced.

A group of lung diseases characterised by limited airflow with variable degrees of air sack enlargement and lung tissue destruction. Emphysema, chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis are forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Abbreviated as COPD.

Lung disease in which both chronic bronchitis and emphysema are present.

A lung disease characterized by airflow obstruction due to chronic bronchitis and emphysema, two diseases that often occur together. COPD is one of the most common respiratory conditions among adults worldwide and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.

A chronic disease of the airways including either emphysema or chronic bronchitis or both. It results in destruction of the air sacs, a non-reversible destructive process is usually the result of cigarette smoking.

A diagnostic term that designated several diseases characterized by chronic airflow limitation: asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and less common diseases such as bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis. COPD is a major cause of respiratory failure in elderly persons. Also called chronic obstructive lung disease.

COPD. Any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. COPD mainly involves two related diseases -- chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both cause chronic obstruction of air flowing through the airways and in and out of the lungs. The obstruction is generally permanent and progresses (becomes worse) over time. See the entire definition of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

COPD is diagnosed when chronic bronchitis and emphysema present themselves as one disease, most often in smokers and former smokers. The definition of COPD recognized by both the American Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society is a disorder characterized by reduced maximal expiratory flow and slow forced emptying of the lungs; features that do not change markedly over several months. This airflow limitation is only minimally reversible with bronchodilators.

Lung disease which progressively reduces breathing capability.

A chronic respiratory disorder characterised by chronic airflow limitation, shortness of breath (dyspnea), cough, wheezing and increased sputum production, which can restrict a patient's ability to perform normal daily activities.

A group of chronic respiratory disorders characterized by the restricted flow of air into and out of the lungs. The most common example is emphysema.

A progressive disease process that most commonly results from smoking; COPD is characterized by difficulty breathing, wheezing and a chronic cough

Any respiratory condition characterized by chronic abnormal expiratory flow rates. Decrease in the lungs ability to perform ventilation