Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the metabolic syndrome: Consequences of a dual threat

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the metabolic syndrome: Consequences of a dual threat

The metabolic syndrome is found to be more frequent in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The presence of inflammatory markers in circulation, sputum, and broncho-alveolar fluid suggest systemic inflammation is one of the potential mechanisms responsible for both COPD and metabolic syndro...

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Main Authors: Dukhabandhu Naik, Anjali Joshi, Thomas Vizhalil Paul, Nihal Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
metabolic syndrome
physical inactivity
systemic inflammation
Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2014;volume=18;issue=5;spage=608;epage=616;aulast=Naik

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