Research progress of cognitive impairment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often accompanied by a variety of comorbidities, causes significant damage to the central nervous system, thereby leading to changes in cognitive function. In recent years, the researches on COPD combined with cognitive dysfunction has gradually attracted the attention of medical workers. This review described the mechanisms of cognitive dysfunction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.