Glossary C
Glossary C
Chronic illnesses refer to illnesses that are long lasting and often irreversible.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) : - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ) : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD refers to a disease of the lung that affects breathing.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the most common form of incapacitating respiratory disease among older adults.
Chronic persistence trajectory refers to growth curve of children who are highly aggressive early in life and who display the same high or escalating levels of aggression throughout childhood and adolescence
Chronic progressive pain refers to pain that persists longer than six (6) months and increases in severity over time. It is typically associated with malignancies or degenerative disorders, like Skeletal metastatic disease or Rheumatoid arthritis.