Chronic Respiratory Disease

A Chronic Respiratory Disease is a respiratory disease that is a chronic disease.

• Example(s):
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
  • Emphysema (with destruction of the air sacs that exchange gas in the lungs).
  • Chronic Bronchitis (with inflammation of the airways).
  • …
• See: Asthma, Respiratory Failure, Six-Minute-Walk Test, SGRQ PRO.

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