
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD
📋Overview
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation and chronic respiratory symptoms. It is a modern term encompassing conditions previously described separately, such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD primarily results from long-term exposure to harmful particles or gases, leading to airway inflammation and lung tissue damage.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0024117ICD-10-CM
J44.9
MeSH
D029424
SNOMED CT (US)
13645005
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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