Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and comorbidity: a review and consideration of pathophysiology.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and comorbidity: a review and consideration of pathophysiology.

Panminerva medica - 1 Jun 2009

Tan S L, Wood A M

Abstract excerpt

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible, though a number of pulmonary phenotypes are recognized. These include small airways diseases, chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis, as well as pulmonary emphysema, which can be furth...

Topics

Age Factors
Aging
Comorbidity
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Inflammation
Lung
Prevalence
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors

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