Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity
and mortality worldwide. COPD exacerbations are associated with a worsening of lung …

Psychological distress is prevalent in people with COPD and relates to a worse course of
disease. It often remains unrecognised and untreated, intensifying the burden on patients …

Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are common comorbidities of
individuals suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), though they are …

This scoping review summarized the evidence regarding the impact of acute exacerbations
of COPD (AECOPD) on patients' health status beyond pulmonary function. PubMed …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are
common diseases that strongly impact the quality and length of life. Their coexistence is …

ABSTRACT Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity
and mortality worldwide. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) …

Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is the
exacerbation of a range of respiratory symptoms during the stable phase of chronic …

Background: Comorbidities of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) influence
clinical characteristics and prognosis. Objectives: This study compared the clinical …

Approximately one-third of adults with chronic respiratory disease (CRD) have comorbid
depressive and anxiety disorders; yet these disorders are often unrecognized in this patient …

Purpose Psychological symptoms are increasingly being noted in patients with chronic
diseases. Currently, little evidence is available on the mental health of patients with overlap …