COPD Symptoms: Top Warning Signs, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema and Asthma Symptoms in COPD

13. Osteoporosis

Another systemic comorbidity of COPD is osteoporosis. It is basically a reduction of bone mineral density. This reduction in bone quality causes fragile bones and increases the propensity for fractures. It is more common in older adults, especially those with vitamin D deficiency and physical inactivity.