Relationship between BODE index, quality of life and inflammatory cytokines in COPD patients

Relationship between BODE index, quality of life and inflammatory cytokines in COPD patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background and aims</p> <p>Recently a multidimensional grading system based on the body mass index (B), degree of airflow obstruction (O), dyspnea (D) and exercise capacity (E) - the BODE index - has begun to be used increasingly for the evaluation of...

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Main Authors: Sarioglu Nurhan, Alpaydin Aylin, Coskun Aysın, Celik Pınar, Ozyurt Beyhan, Yorgancioglu Arzu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2010-04-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
Subjects:
Biomarkers
BODE index
COPD
quality of life
Online Access:http://www.mrmjournal.com/content/5/2/84

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