In the 'Symptoms - Respiratory' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease:
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Do you have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), also known as Emphysema or chronic Bronchitis?
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...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"No - definitely not" |
Not having COPD |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Mildly" |
COPD |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Moderately" |
COPD |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Severely" |
COPD |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Bronchitis
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes, frequently accompanied by cough, hypersecretion of mucus, and expectoration of sputum. Acute bronchitis is usually caused by an infectious agent and of short duration. Chronic bronchitis, generally the result of smoking, may also be known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or Emphysema.
Chronic (Chronicity)
Usually referring to chronic illness: Illness extending over a long period of time.
Lung (Lungs, Pulmonary)
Organ of the body, located in the chest cavity which is designed to bring oxygen from the air into the blood stream, while also expelling carbon dioxide and other waste gases out of the body. Pulmonary: Related to the lungs.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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