pulmonary disease

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Definition of pulmonary disease in English English dictionary
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A group of diseases characterized by the pathological limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible. May be caused by reactive airways, chronic infection, congenital defects, or, most commonly, cigarette smoking. Generally does not include neoplasms, which could also obstruct airways
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A chronic lung disease, such as asthma or emphysema, in which breathing becomes slowed or forced
pulmonary heart disease: or cor pulmonale Enlargement and eventual failure of the right ventricle of the heart due to disorders of the lungs or their blood vessels or chest wall abnormalities. Chronic disease is most often caused by chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Symptoms include chronic cough, trouble in breathing after exertion, wheezing, weakness, leg edema, right upper abdominal pain, and neck vein distension. Pressure in the pulmonary artery rises and the right ventricle enlarges in response, leading, if uncorrected, to heart failure. Treatment includes a respirator, low-sodium diet, diuretics, digitalis, and antibiotics for respiratory infection. Acute disease due to pulmonary embolism is often treated by removal of the blockage

pulmonary disease

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pul·mo·na·ry dis·ease

pûlmıneri dîziz

/ˈpo͝olməˌnerē dəˈzēz/ /ˈpʊlməˌnɛriː dɪˈziːz/

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