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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of obstructive lung disease characterized by long-term poor airflow. The main symptoms include shortness of breath and cough with sputum production. COPD typically worsens over time.1 Eventually walking up stairs or carrying things will be difficult.2 Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are older terms used for different types of COPD.23 The term "chronic bronchitis" is still used to define a productive cough that is present for at least three months each year for two years.4
Tobacco smoking is the most common cause of COPD, with a number of other factors such as air pollution and genetics playing a smaller role.5 In the developing world, one of the common sources of air pollution is poorly vented heating and cooking fires.2 Long-term exposure to these irritants causes an inflammatory response in the lungs resulting in narrowing of the small airways and breakdown of lung tissue.6 The diagnosis is based on poor airflow as measured by lung function tests.7 In contrast to asthma, the airflow reduction does not improve much with the use of a bronchodilator.2
Most cases of COPD can be prevented by reducing exposure to risk factors.8 This includes decreasing rates of smoking and improving indoor and outdoor air quality. While treatment can slow worsening, there is no cure.2 COPD treatments include stopping smoking, vaccinations, respiratory rehabilitation, and often inhaled bronchodilators and steroids.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is basically lung cancer i mean common that is obvious
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A Chronically Online Whore

A "Chronically Online Whore" Is Someone Who Is "Chronically Online"
They Have The Opportunity To Be Normal And Go Outside. But They Don't
You Are A Chronically Online Whore. Stop Asking For Trigger Warnings For Everything. You Bitch.
by juicyk4tt September 10, 2022
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Chronic Lolicon Syndrome

Chronic Lolicon Syndrome is a disease and based on Lolis, it can takes years to cure
Me: Hey, I heard of lolis, want some?
David: I’m open to that, oh yeah, that’s hot
Masturbates loud
David: OH THIS IS GOOD I’M ALMOST THERE
Ejaculates
David: I exploded all over the screen
Message
Me: I can’t believe you touched yourself while looking at some lolis
David: I need more
Lolicons: Don’t we all want more lolis and sex
Anyone: We might have some Chronic Lolicon Syndrome
There is a vaccine called Lolifix, it fixes you in 5 seconds
by Cultistmania June 10, 2023
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Chronicism

1).Of or pretaining to a chronic disorder.
2). A life-style or form of business that deals with marijuana.
See also: Chronicist
"My life is based upon chronicism."
by Chris Grammer March 13, 2004
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Chronic Ragnarok

This man...This man..So basically hes a lunatic but like..hes a fucking softie..hes a full on dirty minded lunatic softie and its crazy. The act he puts around others so that nobody suspects hes a zombie is incredible..hes basically perfect
Oh Chronic Ragnarokis so clingy. Idk wtf to type here
by Omfgidkwtftousehere April 24, 2021
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chronic gum chewer

Julia was diagnosed as a chronic gum chewer after she chewed 5 packs a day
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Gin and Chronic

Gin and Chronic is pot infused alcohol with Gin as the base alcohol, similar to potka, which is made with Vodka. When used carefully, results in a perfect balance of alcohol buzz + chill body high of THC. Generally, it kicks in within 30

minutes and lasts 3-6 hours. Using over the counter edibles/drinks is much easier

and allows for more accurate dosing than other recipes posted about THC infused

drinks. Mix 10 mg THC per 1 shot/1.5 oz of Gin. THC drinks can be mixed right way,

dissolving hard candies can take 4-8 hours. From there, mix with tonic and lime, or

your other favorites mixers and enjoy responsibly! Light users of THC should start

with shot and wait an hour before having more. See Mary Gin.
I was telling my friend Nova about my pot infused booze Urban Dictionary entries, and he said, “oh, like Gin and Chronic”? My response, “Genius! That is so much better than any of my other worlds! If you won’t submit it, I will. The world needs to know about Gin and Chronic!
by Jenny Cool March 14, 2024
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