Blood Cadmium Levels and Oxygen Desaturation during the 6-Minute Walk Test in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Blood Cadmium Levels and Oxygen Desaturation during the 6-Minute Walk Test in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

<i>Background and Objectives:</i> chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent airflow limitation and a history of exposure to noxious stimuli. Cigarette smoking is the most important causal factor for developing COPD. Cadmium, a minor metallic element, is...

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Main Authors: Li-Chung Chiu, Ping-Chih Hsu, Tzung-Hai Yen, Scott Chih-Hsi Kuo, Yueh-Fu Fang, Yu-Lun Lo, Shu-Min Lin, Cheng-Ta Yang, Chung-Shu Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
cadmium
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
6-min walk test
desaturation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/11/1160

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