Screening for comorbidities in COPD
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Managing comorbidities in COPD
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 leading COPD patients to demonstrate multiple coexisting comorbidities. COPD exacerbations and comorbidities contribute to the overall severity in individual patients. Clinical trials investigating the treatment of COPD...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Breathe
سال: 2020
ISSN: 1810-6838,2073-4735
DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0315-2019