International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health
Comorbidity Patterns Associated with Renal Dysfunction Across COPD Severity Stages and Clinical Phenotypes
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently accompanied by cardiovascular, metabolic, haematological and urinary system comorbidities. The presence of renal dysfunction may further modify the clinical profile and prognostic significance of these comorbid conditions. Objective: To comparatively evaluate comorbidities associated with renal dysfunction in patients with COPD across different disease severity stages and clinical phenotypes. Methods: A total of 609 patients with COPD were inclu …