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.
Navigating New COPD Medications september 02, 2015 As the population ages, we are seeing an increase in the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is the third-leading cause of death in the United States and the second-leading cause of disability. 1 Data on incidence are not exact due to the fact that COPD is often underreported, but estimated incidence is 12.7 million adults in the United States alone. 2