US Medical Term · conditions
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
EPOC (Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) |
| Spanish (Español) | EPOC (Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica) |
| Chinese (中文) | 慢性阻塞性肺病 |
| Korean (한국어) | 만성 폐쇄성 폐질환 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Bệnh phổi tắc nghẽn mạn tính |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | COPD (Malalang Nakahahadlang na Sakit sa Baga) |
| Portuguese (Português) | DPOC (Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica) |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคปอดอุดกั้นเรื้อรัง |
| Japanese (日本語) | 慢性閉塞性肺疾患 |
What it means
COPD is a progressive lung disease that makes it increasingly difficult to breathe. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, most commonly caused by long-term cigarette smoking or exposure to irritants like air pollution or occupational dust. Symptoms include a persistent cough with mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath, and frequent respiratory infections. There is no cure, but treatment with bronchodilator inhalers, corticosteroids, pulmonary rehabilitation, and in some cases supplemental oxygen can slow progression and significantly improve quality of life. Quitting smoking is the most important step to slow the disease.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I was diagnosed with COPD and I am having more trouble breathing lately.
Me diagnosticaron EPOC y últimamente tengo más dificultad para respirar.
What inhalers or medications do you recommend for managing my COPD?
¿Qué inhaladores o medicamentos recomienda para manejar mi EPOC?
Should I be enrolled in a pulmonary rehabilitation program?
¿Debo inscribirme en un programa de rehabilitación pulmonar?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
J44 Other chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026