Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive chronic disease which is characterised by an inexorable decline in respiratory function, exercise capacity, and health status. 1 This ...

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Background Psychological functioning is an important determinant of health outcomes in chronic lung disease. To better define the role of anxiety in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a ...

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In her presentation at AANP 2025, Dr Haylei Lorca includes case studies of 3 patients who present with atypical psychiatric symptoms.

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