The P.E.R.T.assessment is a computer adaptive test (C.A.T.) with 25 operational items that will be the basis of the student's placement score and five (5) field test items which are designed to continuously enhance the operational test bank.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Social Security Disability COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a series of lung diseases that damages your lungs, blocking airflow and affecting your ability to breathe. The two most common conditions are chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Share on Google +. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a common lung disease that restricts airflow to the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. There are two forms of COPD: chronic bronchitis and emphysema.Regardless of the form, symptoms of the disease typically worsen over time.There are, however, a number of medications that assist with the symptoms of COPD, which include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and life-threatening flare-ups.here are two forms of COPD: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Regardless of the form, symptoms of the disease typically worsen over time. There are, however, a number of medications that assist with the symptoms of COPD, which include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and life-threatening flare-ups.