Co-morbidity means other health issues (like high blood pressure) that you have at the same time as copd. This term describes an important change in the lungs or airways. Understanding it can help explain symptoms such as breathlessness, mucus build-up, or repeated infections. It also supports doctors in monitoring the condition and adjusting treatment.

Cor Pulmonale means heart failure on the right side caused by the heart "pushing" too hard against lung damage. This term describes an important change in the lungs or airways. Understanding it can help explain symptoms such as breathlessness, mucus build-up, or repeated infections. It also supports doctors in monitoring the condition and adjusting treatment.