Chronic lung disease

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Chronic lung disease
TermChronic lung disease
Short definitionchronic lung disease - (pronounced) (KRAH-nik.
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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chronic lung disease - (pronounced) (KRAH-nik. . . dih-ZEEZ) type of condition that affects the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. It usually develops slowly and can get worse over time. Chronic lung disease can be caused by smoking tobacco or inhaling secondhand smoke, chemical fumes, dust, or other forms of air pollution. Types of chronic lung disease include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, asbestosis, pneumonitis, and other lung diseases. Also called CLD

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