Research Article: Comorbidity of Pulmonary Fibrosis and COPD/Emphysema: Research Status, Trends, and Future Directions --------- A Bibliometric Analysis from to
Introduction:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary fibrosis are prevalent lung diseases that have a significant impact on individuals’ health and mortality rates worldwide. Additionally, these chronic lung conditions impose a substantial economic and clinical burden. Epidemiological investigations estimate the overall prevalence of interstitial lung disease to be between . and . cases per , people. The current prevalence of COPD is estimated to range from % to %. Risk factors such as smoking, aging, and…
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