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COPD Glossary P - Z
If you have been diagnosed with COPD, certain medical terms may confuse you, and rightly so. Learn about common medical terms associated with COPD and their meaning by visiting the COPD Glossary.
Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide (PaC02)
Definition of partial pressure of carbon dioxide, or PaC02.
Partial Pressure of Oyxgen (Pa02)
Definition of partial pressure of oxygen, or Pa02.
Particle Pollution
Definition of particle pollution.
Postural Drainage
Definition of postural drainage.
Definition of Pulmonary
Learn what the term pulmonary means as it applies to COPD.
Pulmonary Edema
Definition of pulmonary edema.
Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition of pulmonary hypertension.
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
Definition of Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Definition of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Pulse Oximetry
Definition of pulse oximetry.
Pursed-Lip Breathing
Definition and technique of pursed-lip breathing.
Reduced Exercise Tolerance
Definition of reduced exercise tolerance.
Respiratory Failure
Definition of Respiratory Failure.
Respiratory Stimulants
Definition of a respiratory stimulant.
Tachypnea
Definition of Tachypnea.
Spirometry
Definition of Spirometry.
Total Lung Capacity
Definition of total lung capacity, or TLC.
Vibration
Definition of Vibration.
Wheezing
Definition of wheezing.
V/Q Mismatch
Definition of V/Q mismatch.
