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