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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Published in:	Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Main Authors:	Dukhabandhu Naik, Anjali Joshi, Thomas Vizhalil Paul, Nihal Thomas
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
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