Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease01:24

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

3.2K
COPD is defined as a heterogeneous lung condition marked by persistent respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and sputum production, caused by abnormalities in the airways that cause airflow obstruction.
Smoking is a primary risk factor for COPD, with over 80% of patients having a history of it. Patients typically experience progressive dyspnea or labored breathing, frequent coughing, and recurrent pulmonary infections. Many eventually succumb to respiratory failure, characterized by...
3.2K
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-III: Symptoms and Complications.01:25

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-III: Symptoms and Complications.

4.0K
Understanding the variety of primary symptoms and systemic complications that characterize chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is crucial for healthcare professionals.
Symptoms of COPD can be classified as primary or systemic. Primary symptoms relate to reduced airflow, while systemic or extrapulmonary symptoms relate to COPD's broader impact on the body.
Primary Symptoms of COPD:
4.0K
COPD: Pathogenesis and Clinical Features01:20

COPD: Pathogenesis and Clinical Features

2.1K
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung conditions that progressively worsen over time, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. This cluster of diseases collectively leads to a gradual and irreversible decline in lung function over time.
The primary cause for the onset of COPD is cigarette smoking and exposure to air pollution. These hazardous factors initiate a chain reaction within the lungs, resulting in chronic inflammation, damage to the airways, and a...
2.1K
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease IV: Clinical Manifestations01:19

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease IV: Clinical Manifestations

59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a long-term condition marked by persistent and only partially reversible airflow limitation. It involves two overlapping conditions—chronic bronchitis and emphysema—which often co-appear but differ in dominant symptoms and underlying mechanisms.Chronic Bronchitis FeaturesChronic bronchitis presents with a persistent productive cough and thick, sometimes purulent mucus due to airway inflammation, enlarged mucus glands, and goblet...
59
COPD: Management Using Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids01:26

COPD: Management Using Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids

1.2K
Chronic obstructive pulmonary isease (COPD) involves a group of progressive lung disorders characterized by persistent airflow limitation and chronic respiratory symptoms. Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS), encompassing features of both asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a group of progressive lung disorders that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and refractory (non-reversible) asthma. ACOS leads to complex clinical presentations that combine the inflammatory...
1.2K
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-V: Management01:29

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-V: Management

3.3K
Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) involves a multifaceted approach to reduce symptoms, prevent exacerbations, improve overall health status, and slow disease progression. Key strategies include lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, supportive therapies, and, in some cases, surgery. Here is an overview of the primary COPD management strategies:
Smoking Cessation
3.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Effectiveness and tolerance of respiratory rehabilitation in suspected pulmonary hypertension associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Respiratory medicine and research·2026
Same author

Proportion of lung cancer patients eligible for screening in France: Data from the KBP-2020-CPHG study.

Lung cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands)·2026
Same author

Sex disparities in lung cancer: Results of the KBP-2020-CPHG study.

Lung cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands)·2026
Same author

Oral Wash PCR Improves the Diagnosis of Pneumocystis Pneumonia in Immunocompromised Patients Without HIV: A Prospective Multicenter Study.

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America·2026
Same author

Real-life management and outcomes of octogenarians with non-small-cell lung cancer: A 10-year evolution.

European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)·2026
Same author

Aspergillosis complicating idiopathic lung fibrosis: a multicentric series.

Respiratory medicine·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 5, 2026

Author Spotlight: Utilizing Traditional Chinese Acupuncture of the Ear to Improve Sleep Disorders
05:34

Author Spotlight: Utilizing Traditional Chinese Acupuncture of the Ear to Improve Sleep Disorders

Published on: August 18, 2023

4.0K

Comorbidities of COPD.

Arnaud Cavaillès1, Graziella Brinchault-Rabin, Adrien Dixmier

  • 1Dept of Pulmonology, Institut du Thorax, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, 2 Dept of Pulmonology, Hôpital Pontchaillou, Rennes, 11 Université Européenne de Bretagne, UBO, EA3878 (GETBO) IFR 148, Rennes, 3 Dept of Pulmonology, CHR d'Orléans, Orléans, 4 Dept of Pulmonology, Centre Hospitalier Le Mans, Le Mans, 5 Dept of Internal Medicine and Pulmonology, University Hospital La Cavale Blanche, Brest, 6 Universite François Rabelais de Tours, INSERM U1100, Tours, 12 Universite François Rabelais de Tours, EA6305, Tours, 7 Dept of Pulmonology, CHU de Tours, Tours, 8 Dept of Pulmonology, Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Poitiers, Poitiers, 9 Dept of Pulmonology, Hôpital Broussais Hospital, Saint-Malo, and 10 Dept of Pulmonology, CHU Angers, Angers, France.

European Respiratory Review : an Official Journal of the European Respiratory Society
|December 3, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death. Extrapulmonary comorbidities significantly impact COPD patient prognosis, increasing morbidity and mortality.

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Therapeutic Efficacy of Moving Cupping Along Meridians for Acute Exacerbation of COPD
04:03

Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Therapeutic Efficacy of Moving Cupping Along Meridians for Acute Exacerbation of COPD

Published on: September 27, 2024

1.8K
Author Spotlight: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sleep Disorders in Acute COPD — A Safe, Cost-Effective Approach
04:53

Author Spotlight: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sleep Disorders in Acute COPD — A Safe, Cost-Effective Approach

Published on: October 18, 2024

1.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 5, 2026

Author Spotlight: Utilizing Traditional Chinese Acupuncture of the Ear to Improve Sleep Disorders
05:34

Author Spotlight: Utilizing Traditional Chinese Acupuncture of the Ear to Improve Sleep Disorders

Published on: August 18, 2023

4.0K
Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Therapeutic Efficacy of Moving Cupping Along Meridians for Acute Exacerbation of COPD
04:03

Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Therapeutic Efficacy of Moving Cupping Along Meridians for Acute Exacerbation of COPD

Published on: September 27, 2024

1.8K
Author Spotlight: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sleep Disorders in Acute COPD — A Safe, Cost-Effective Approach
04:53

Author Spotlight: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sleep Disorders in Acute COPD — A Safe, Cost-Effective Approach

Published on: October 18, 2024

1.6K

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is projected to be the third leading cause of mortality by 2020.
  • Extrapulmonary comorbidities significantly affect COPD patient prognosis and management.
  • Tobacco smoking is a shared risk factor for COPD and numerous comorbidities like cardiovascular disease and lung cancer.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of extrapulmonary comorbidities on COPD.
  • To highlight the role of chronic systemic inflammation in linking COPD with various comorbidities.
  • To emphasize the need for adequate evaluation and treatment of comorbidities in COPD management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on COPD and its associated comorbidities.
  • Analysis of the physiopathological links between COPD and extrapulmonary conditions.
  • Synthesis of information regarding the clinical impact of comorbidities on COPD patients.

Main Results:

  • COPD is associated with a wide range of comorbidities, some directly caused by COPD (e.g., pulmonary artery disease, malnutrition) and others with less clear links (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, anxiety).
  • Chronic systemic inflammation is a common underlying factor for many of these extrapulmonary manifestations.
  • These comorbidities increase COPD morbidity, hospitalizations, healthcare costs, and can independently contribute to mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Extrapulmonary comorbidities significantly complicate COPD management and prognosis.
  • Addressing comorbidities is crucial for improving outcomes in patients with COPD.
  • Integrated management strategies are necessary to adequately evaluate and treat the multifaceted nature of COPD.