COPD

abbreviation or noun

Examples of COPD in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Similarly, Benefis Health System in Great Falls, Montana, reported death rates for COPD, heart failure and pneumonia patients that were higher than the national figures. Cecilia Garzella, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2024 Additionally, the study recommends that people with respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD, who are more susceptible to adverse effects of smoke, consult with a health care provider to prepare for wildfire conditions. Maya Davis, CNN, 29 July 2024 Asthma rates decreased from 7.84% in 2019 to 7.00% in 2023 while the prevalence of COPD and pneumonia also fell. Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 17 July 2024 The ventilator is typically used to help people who have conditions that can affect the respiratory system, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), neuromuscular conditions like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or restrictive thoracic disorders. Chantelle Lee, TIME, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for COPD 

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Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of COPD was in 1967

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“COPD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/COPD. Accessed 13 Sep. 2024.

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