This brief review analyzes the leading factors for development and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The article provides current epidemiological data and outlines pathophysiological aspects of renal dysfunction in this group of patients. The role of smoking, dyslipidemia, hypoxia and high medication load is shown in developing CKD in patients with COPD.

Keywords: risk factors of CKD, COPD systemic effects, chronic kidney disease in patients with COPD, chronic inflammation