1 Reply Latest reply on Mar 23, 2021 12:01 PM by Sylvia Naylor

Seeking pulmonary diseases before called COPD

Brian Higgins Mar 12, 2021 3:49 PM

The list of my Service connected Disabilities shows that one item is COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). However it wasn't always COPD. Upon my retirement physical from the Air Force, it was listed as something else. Can you tell me what it was before they changed it to COPD? Thank you.

Re: Seeking pulmonary diseases before called COPD

Sylvia Naylor Mar 23, 2021 12:01 PM (in response to Brian Higgins)

Dear Mr. Higgins,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a combination of ongoing conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. These conditions can include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is possible that either chronic bronchitis or emphysema were listed on your physical upon your retirement from the Air Force. For more information, please view the VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) available on the website of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your research!
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