Metformin use and respiratory outcomes in asthma-COPD overlap

Metformin use and respiratory outcomes in asthma-COPD overlap

Abstract Background Metformin is associated with improved respiratory outcomes in asthma; however, metformin in COPD and asthma-COPD overlap (ACO) remains unexplored. Objective To determine the association between metformin use and respiratory outcomes in COPD and ACO. Study design and methods Parti...

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Main Authors: Tianshi David Wu, Ashraf Fawzy, Gregory L. Kinney, Jessica Bon, Maniraj Neupane, Vickram Tejwani, Nadia N. Hansel, Robert A. Wise, Nirupama Putcha, Meredith C. McCormack
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Asthma-COPD overlap
Exacerbations
Metformin
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-021-01658-3

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