Background Symptoms of depression, pain and limitations in physical activity may affect
quality of life in COPD patients independent from their respiratory burden. We aimed to …

Background To explore the impact of anxiety and depression in chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) patients on the risk of acute exacerbation. Methods 600 COPD …

This paper explores the recent literature surrounding comorbid depression and COPD. The
literature reveals a high prevalence of depression in patients with COPD and some …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations contribute significantly to
morbidity and mortality. COPD is also associated with high levels of psychological distress …

Background Depressive symptoms are common among patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), but depression's impact on COPD outcomes has not been fully …

PURPOSE: To measure the prevalence rate of significant depressive symptoms and
depression and examine their consequences on quality of life in patients with severe oxygen …

Background: Anxiety and depression are common co-morbidities that can complicate the
course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The purpose of this study was to …

Although feelings of anxiety and depression are common in patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), estimates of their prevalence vary considerably. This probably …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations are associated with
increased airway and systemic inflammation, though relationships between exacerbation …

Purpose Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is predicted to
be the third most common cause of death worldwide by 2020, often suffer from depression …