Glossary
COPD – A lung condition where the flow of air in the lungs is obstructed due to narrowing of bronchi.Chronic bronchitis – Inflammation of the bronchi over a long time
Clubbing – A condition where the tips of the fingers are widened. It is often seen in lung or heart disease
Emphysema - A condition where the elasticity of the lungs is lost and the air sacs are over- inflated
Fibrosis – deposition of fibrous tissue
Granuloma – An inflammatory reaction resulting in the formation of small nodule
