By 2020, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be the third cause of mortality.
Extrapulmonary comorbidities influence the prognosis of patients with COPD. Tobacco …

Pulmonary rehabilitation is an essential component of care for people with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is supported by strong scientific evidence …

Anxiety and depression are common and important comorbidities in patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The pathophysiology of these psychological …

Objective To review evidence regarding the prevalence, causation, clinical implications,
aspects of healthcare utilisation and management of depression and anxiety in chronic heart …

Background Approximately 60 million people in the United States live with one of four
chronic conditions: heart disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and major …

Background Few studies have investigated the 24-hour symptom profile in patients with
COPD or how symptoms during the 24-hour day are inter-related. This observational study …

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 …

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and odds of major
depression and the incremental effect of major depression on utilization, lost productivity …

Abstract Background Interpretation of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS),
commonly used to assess anxiety and depression in COPD patients, is unclear. Since its …

Rationale: Depression is prevalent in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD); however, its etiology and relationship to the clinical features of COPD are not well …