Z82: Family history of certain disabilities and chronic diseases leading to disablement
Z82.5: Family history of asthma and other chronic lower respiratory diseases
Z82.5, titled "Family history of asthma and other chronic lower respiratory diseases," refers to individuals who have a family history of asthma or other chronic conditions affecting the lower respiratory system. Asthma is a condition where the airways become inflamed, narrow, and swell, producing extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe. Symptoms of asthma may include wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. Chronic lower respiratory diseases also include conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchitis. These conditions are chronic, meaning they persist over a long period, and generally involve symptoms like cough, increased mucus production, and shortness of breath. These conditions may have a hereditary component, which may put individuals with a family history of such diseases at an increased risk of developing them.
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