Is the COPD assessment test (CAT) effective in demonstrating the systemic inflammation and other components in COPD?

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is currently a complex, multicomponent disorder. The COPD Assessment Test (CAT) has been increasingly used to assess COPD patients. This study aims to investigate the relationship between CAT and inflammation markers and other COPD component...

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Main Authors: N. Sarioglu, A.A. Hismiogullari, C. Bilen, F. Erel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-01-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2173511515001657