Impact of Co-morbidities on the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

It is estimated that>85% of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have ≥1 coexisting chronic condition.1 Co-morbidities commonly associated with COPD include cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, lung cancer, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, depression/anxiety, and fatigue.2 Co-morbidities can have a profound effect on quality of life (QoL) for patients with COPD and ha ve been shown to increase severity of symptoms such as dyspnea and exacerbations, as well as further reducing exercise capacity.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research