COPD - Complications

·         COPD - Complications

·         Comorbidities are two or more diseases existing at the same time in the body. They are common for people with COPD because organ systems work differently when they do not receive enough oxygen. When a resulting condition occurs, it can be considered comorbidity.

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o    A - Heart Disease

o    B - Osteoporosis

o    C - Diabetes

o    D - Lung infections

o    E - (Other e.g. anemia, anxiety, cognitive decline, GERD, glaucoma, and sleep disorders)

·         Reference:

RESPIRATORY HEALTH ASSOCIATION http://www.lungchicago.org/understanding-copd-comorbidities

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