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