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World J Psychiatry. Dec 19, 2024; 14(12): 1797-1803
Published online Dec 19, 2024. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i12.1797
Depression and anxiety disorders in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: Prevalence, disease impact, treatment
Chang-Jian Qiu, Shuang Wu
Chang-Jian Qiu, Shuang Wu, Department of Psychiatry, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Wu S wrote the main manuscript; Qiu CJ performed data collection; All authors analyzed and interpreted results, reviewed the results and approved the final version of the manuscript, and were informed of each step of manuscript processing including submission, revision, revision reminder, etc.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Chang-Jian Qiu, MD, Doctor, Department of Psychiatry, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 28 Telecom South Street, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. asd1827sci@163.com
Received: September 10, 2024
Revised: September 27, 2024
Accepted: October 25, 2024
Published online: December 19, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a global respiratory condition that affects public health. Depression and anxiety often accompany COPD, which can worsen the disease and lower patient quality of life. This narrative review examines COPD patients' depression and anxiety rates, their effects on disease progression, and current treatment options.