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- 2018
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Anemia as Comorbidity in North Indian PopulationKeywords: Anemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hemoglobin Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an increasing cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Anemia is seen as a common comorbidity in COPD patients associated with reduced functional capacity, impaired quality of life, greater likelihood of hospitalization, and early mortality. The aim is to study the prevalence of anemia in patients with COPD and to study its association with different parameters
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