Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD]
Refers to a number of chronic lung disorders that obstruct airflow. The most common form of COPD is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Disorder
Claudication
A tiredness or pain in the arms and legs caused by an inadequate supply of oxygen to the muscles, usually due to narrowed arteries or peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
Clubbing
Swelling of the tips of the fingers and toes, producing ‘finger clubbing’ often seen in children who are cyanosed for many years.