Depression may increase exacerbations, hospitalizations in COPD
Friday, October 24, 2008 - 10:21
in Health & Medicine
It is well known that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) frequently suffer from depression and anxiety, but according to new research, depression and anxiety may actually cause increased hospitalizations and exacerbations.
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