Article
Association between vitamin D status and COPD phenotypes.
Lung - 1 Aug 2014
Moberg Mia, Ringbaek Thomas, Roberts Nassim Bazeghi, Vestbo Jørgen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that identifying phenotypes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) might improve treatment outcome and the accuracy of prediction of prognosis. In observational studies vitamin D deficiency has been associated with decreased pulmonary function, presence of emphysema and osteoporosis, upper respiratory tract infections, and systemic inflammation. This could indicate a...
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