Systemic effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: what we know and what we don't know (but should).

摘要: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with and systemic inflammation. The latter likely to contribute significantly the pathobiology of numerous extrapulmonary effects disease--the so-called COPD. clinical relevance these has been recently recognized; however, many important questions about its pathophysiology remain unanswered. This article reviews what known it and, more importantly, highlights not (but should be) in order stimulate research this area, hope that a better understanding field may lead treatment options for patients