Comorbidities are frequent in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and
significantly impact on patients' quality of life, exacerbation frequency, and survival. There is …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Age and smoking are common risk factors for COPD and other illnesses, often …

Comorbidities impact a large proportion of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), with over 80% of patients with COPD estimated to have at least one …

Background: This study compares the prevalence rates of comorbidities between chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and non-COPD control patients reported in …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) frequently coexists with other conditions
often known as comorbidities. The prevalence of most of the common comorbid conditions …

Evidence suggests that systemic inflammation may be the link between COPD and
comorbidities, but this issue is still debated. Whatever the mechanism underlying …

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) often experience comorbid
conditions. The most common comorbidities that have been associated with COPD include …

Aim: This review sets out to explore the most frequent co-morbidities in COPD and their
implications for treatment. Method: Review of the literature on co-morbidities of COPD …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is defined by fixed airflow limitation
associated with an abnormal pulmonary and systemic inflammatory response of the lungs to …

The classical definition of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) as a lung
condition characterized by irreversible airway obstruction is outdated. The systemic …