What is another word for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈɒnɪk ɒbstɹˈʌktɪv pˈʌlmənəɹi dɪzˈiːz] (IPA) 
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), commonly referred to as chronic obstructive lung disease, is a chronic respiratory illness that primarily affects older adults who have a history of smoking. COPD obstructs the flow of air out of the lungs, resulting in difficulty breathing and other symptoms. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common types of COPD, which can lead to a range of complications and impaired quality of life. Some of the synonyms for COPD include chronic airflow obstruction, chronic obstructive airway disease, and chronic obstructive respiratory disease. Despite the different names, the basic underlying pathology of COPD remains the same - it is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by airflow limitation.
