Evidence-based medicine in pulmonology. Methodological guidelines, diagnostic standards and COPD treatment.

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Across
  1. 2. Chronic lung disease with persistent airflow limitation
  2. 5. Spirometry value that measures forced expiratory volume in one second
  3. 7. Major risk factor responsible for most COPD cases
  4. 9. Medication used to reduce airway inflammation
  5. 11. Destruction of alveoli seen in COPD patients
  6. 14. Rehabilitation program including exercise and breathing training for COPD patients
  7. 15. Main pulmonary test used to diagnose COPD
Down
  1. 1. Chronic inflammation of bronchi with mucus production
  2. 3. Treatment given to severe COPD patients with low oxygen levels
  3. 4. Drug group used to relax airway muscles in COPD
  4. 6. Medical practice that uses the best research evidence clinical expertise,and patient values
  5. 8. International guideline used for COPD classification and management
  6. 10. Difficulty in breathing, a common symptom of COPD
  7. 12. Sudden worsening of COPD symptoms
  8. 13. Ratio used to confirm airflow obstruction in COPD