Serum bilirubin and the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations
Abstract Background Bilirubin is a potent anti-oxidant and higher serum concentrations of bilirubin have been associated with better lung function, slower lung function decline, and lower incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We sought to determine whether elevated bilirubin blo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-10-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-017-0664-0 |