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Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease References
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References
Chronic Obstructive Airway Disorders. In: Beers MH and Berkow R. (eds). The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, 17th ed. (online). Available at: http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section6/chapter68/68c.jsp. Last accessed on 22 April, 2006.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for Health Statistics. Report of Final Mortality Statistics. 2002.
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Morbidity and Mortality Chartbook. 2004.
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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Introduction
Chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD), also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is characterized by a limitation of the airflow in the lung, which develops over time... Read more »Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Resources
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The hallmark symptom of chronic obstructive lung disease is progressive shortness of breath, frequently accompanied by a phlegm-producing cough, with episodes of wheezing. Symptoms may vary,... Read more »Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Risk Factors
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