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.
COPD is a seriously disabling disease with the potential for major complications and is often eventually fatal. COPD is a major cause of disability, and it's the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. COPD is usually the result of a combination of two conditions, emphysema and chronic obstructive bronchitis.