What does COAD stand for?

Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease

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Samples in periodicals archive:

COPD includes a collection of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease.

Helpline launched; In association with the NHS

Illness disrupts sleeping patterns in the elderly, and may result in increased awakenings due to physical discomfort, caused by urinary urgency,cramps, angina, chronic obstructive airways disease, and left ventricular failure, these may be some of the many illnesses which cause sleeping problems in the elderly.

Sleeping Problems in the Elderly

Teesside Coroner Michael Sheffield recorded the cause of death as chronic obstructive airways disease.

Man in hospital after attack

COPD is an overall term for a number of conditions including chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive airways disease (COAD) or chronic emphysema.

Dr Miriam Stoppard's Health Focus: Don't be led by the pack; Today: ...

Mr Hughes, aged 59, of The Rylands, Rugby, worked for three years in the 1950s, taking supplies down the shafts, and has been left with chronic obstructive airways disease, bronchitis and emphysema.

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An objective assessment of value of exercise training to patients with chronic obstructive airways disease.

Comparison of corridor and treadmill walking in patients with severe ...

Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease, know as chronic bronchitis or COPD should be very easy to recognise.

Pledge to keep patients healthy; In association with the NHS

A post mortem showed the retired labourer died from broncho-pneumonia, with chronic obstructive airways disease as a contributory factor.

Pensioner died of pneumonia