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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults--United States, 2011

Authors :
Kosacz, Nicole M.
Punturieri, Antonello
Croxton, Thomas L.
Ndenecho, Monique N.
Kiley, James P.
Weinmann, Gail G.
Wheaton, Anne G.
Ford, Earl S.
Presley-Cantrell, Letitia R.
Croft, Janet B.
Giles, Wayne H.
Source :
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. November 23, 2012, Vol. 61 Issue 46, p938, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of progressive, debilitating respiratory conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, characterized by difficulty breathing, lung airflow limitations, cough, and other symptoms. COPD [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Bronchitis
Smoking
Health

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01492195
Volume :
61
Issue :
46
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
edsgcl.311291316