Evidence-Based Medicine: Use of best research evidence in patient care. 2. GOLD: International guideline for COPD diagnosis and treatment. 3. Spirometry: Lung function test used to diagnose airflow limitation. 4. Smoking: Major risk factor for chronic

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Across
  1. 1. X-ray: Imaging method used to examine lung structures.
  2. 4. Rehabilitation: Exercise and education program for lung disease patients.
  3. 6. Therapy: Treatment providing additional oxygen for severe COPD.
  4. 8. Long-acting antimuscarinic drug used in COPD therapy.
  5. 9. Device used to deliver medication directly to the lungs.
  6. 11. Lung function test used to diagnose airflow limitation.
  7. 12. Volume of air exhaled in the first second of forced expiration.
  8. 13. Drug that relaxes airway muscles to improve airflow.
  9. 14. Chronic disease causing airflow limitation and breathing difficulty.
Down
  1. 2. Sudden worsening of COPD symptoms.
  2. 3. Major risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  3. 5. International guideline for COPD diagnosis and treatment.
  4. 7. Long-acting beta agonist used for long-term bronchodilation.
  5. 10. Medicine: Use of best research evidence in patient care.
  6. 12. Total air exhaled during a forced breathing test.