This review summarizes the definition, epidemiology, pathology, and diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of obstructive lung disease characterized by progressive and persistent restriction of airflow with a prevalence of 19-25%. The main symptoms are shortness of breath, cough, and sputum production. Smoking is the most common cause and quitting smoking is the only action which prevents developing and progressing of COPD.
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