Prevalence and clinical impact of anemia in patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A cross-sectional study.

Suman RimalSanta K DasAnita BasnetTej P RauniyarKundan Raj PandeySandip Kuikel

Published in: Health science reports (2023)

In COPD patients, anemia is prevalent comorbidity that is significantly linked to higher mortality but not to exacerbations. It is unknown, though, if treating anemia in COPD patients will affect the patient's outcome. Additional research in this area may be possible.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
risk factors
lung function
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
coronary artery disease
cystic fibrosis
patient reported outcomes
case report