COPD

abbreviation or noun

Examples of COPD in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In Ontario, Community Paramedic Services offer Remote Patient Monitoring to seniors who can benefit from daily monitoring of vital signs, physical symptoms and in many cases, chronic conditions such as COPD* and congestive heart failure. Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024 Coughing a lot for long periods can also be a symptom of a health condition, such as COPD or GERD, or a respiratory tract infection. Claire Gillespie, Health, 17 Mar. 2024 In general, women and people with certain underlying conditions, like diabetes or COPD, were hit by fatigue the hardest. Korin Miller, SELF, 20 Feb. 2024 However, for those with pre-existing conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), beta-blockers can be dangerous and even lethal, according to Dr. Collin Reiff, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health. Leora Arnowitz, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024 Key Takeaways People with asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung disease may have a weaker response to a COVID-19 vaccine than people who do not have lung conditions. Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 30 Nov. 2023 This challenge encompasses some of the most common, costly, and preventable health issues, such as Heart Disease, Diabetes, COPD, Hypertension, Nephropathy, and Obesity. Charlotte Observer, 25 Jan. 2024 Dryness can lead to issues like nosebleeds, persistent coughs, and discomfort, especially for people with lung diseases like asthma and COPD. TIME, 24 Jan. 2024 There are no official guidelines on vaccinating people with chronic lung disease against COVID, so people with asthma, COPD, and ILD should talk to their healthcare providers to figure out the best plan. Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 30 Nov. 2023

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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 26 Apr. 2024.

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