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Association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and systemic inflammation: a systematic review and a meta-analysis
Thorax · 2004 · Vol. 59(7) · pp. 574–580
Wenqi Gan✉(University of Alberta)
Abstract
Reduced lung function is associated with increased levels of systemic inflammatory markers which may have important pathophysiological and therapeutic implications for subjects with stable COPD.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ResearchRespiratory Support and MechanismsPediatric health and respiratory diseasesMedicineCOPDSystemic inflammationInternal medicineFibrinogenVital capacityGastroenterologyInflammationPulmonary function testingConfidence interval
MeSH terms
C-Reactive ProteinFibrinogenForced Expiratory VolumeHumansInflammationLeukocytesVital CapacityCytokinesPulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
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