Cigarette smoking is a main risk factor for COPD.
Other risk factors are considered in non-smoker COPD.
Genetic factor may predispose in development of COPD.
Avoidance and control of risk factors is a fundamental strategy in management of COPD.
The pulmonary and systemic features of COPD
Clinical Progression of COPD
COPD
Chronic hypoxia in COPD causes pulmonary vasoconstriction.
Pulmonary HTN and cor pulmonale are frequent complications of COPD.
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