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Lung Diseases, Obstructive

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Definition: Any disorder marked by obstruction of conducting airways of the lung. AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION may be acute, chronic, intermittent, or persistent.  PULMONARY DISEASE, CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE and AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION are also available   
See Also Airway Obstruction
Examples Asthma; Bronchitis; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive 		Other names Pulmonary Diseases, Obstructive; Pulmonary Disease, Obstructive; Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Obstructive Lung Disease; Lung Disease, Obstructive; Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases; Obstructive Lung Diseases

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