Urban Dictionary: Author Beyond the Pale

2 definitions by Beyond the Pale

1.	blue bloater
	A person suffering from advanced COPD with primarily chronic bronchitis rather than emphysema. Blue bloaters are so-named because impaired airflow leads to cyanosis (bluish coloration) and fluid retention (bloating). Doctor: "The blue bloater in 902 coded this morning." buy blue bloater mugs & shirts pink puffer copd bronchitis emphysema smoking smoker by Beyond the Pale May 9, 2011 add a video
2.	pink puffer
	A person suffering from advanced COPD with primarily emphysema rather than chronic bronchitis. Pink puffers are so-named because the emphysema drastically increases the effort required to inhale and exhale, causing facial flushing (pinkish coloration) and obviously labored breathing (puffing). Doctor: "The pink puffer in 704 needs more supplemental oxygen." buy pink puffer mugs & shirts blue bloater copd emphysema bronchitis smoking smoker by Beyond the Pale May 9, 2011 add a video