Hypercapnia in COPD: Causes, Consequences, and Therapy
Hypercapnia in COPD: Causes, Consequences, and Therapy
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Switzerland: MDPI AG
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English
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Switzerland: MDPI AG
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disorder that may lead to gas exchange abnormalities, including hypercapnia. Chronic hypercapnia is an independent risk factor of mortality in COPD, leading to epithelial dysfunction and impaired lung immunity. Moreover, chronic hypercapnia affects the cardiovascular physiolo...
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Hypercapnia in COPD: Causes, Consequences, and Therapy
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_9181664
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_9181664
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2077-0383
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2077-0383
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10.3390/jcm11113180
