The impact of metabolic syndrome on ventilatory pulmonary Functions

The impact of metabolic syndrome on ventilatory pulmonary Functions

Abstract Background A relationship between metabolic syndrome (MS) and lung disease has been observed in several cross-sectional and longitudinal studies. This syndrome has been identified as an independent risk factor for worsening respiratory symptoms and higher lung function impairment. Aim The a...

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Main Authors: Medhat F. Negm, Tarek S. Essawy, Osama I. Mohammad, Tahany M. Gouda, Ayman M. EL-Badawy, Asmaa G. Shahoot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-11-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology
Subjects:
forced expiratory volume in the first second
forced vital capacity
metabolic syndrome
spirometry
waist circumference
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.4103/ejb.ejb_82_16

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