COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD Physician Specialties
Doctor specialties that may be involved in the diagnosis, treatment or ongoing care of COPD.
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COPD Hospital Measures
Find out how patients in your area fare at the local hospitals with COPD. Compare Length of Stay, Charges and Mortality rates at hospitals of your choice for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
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What is COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. The most common causes of COPD are two related diseases, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD obstructs air flowing in and out of the lungs. The obstruction is generally irreversible and becomes worse over time.
Pulmonary Disease Physician
An internist who treats disease of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex disorders of the lungs.
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