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What is COPD As A Systemic Disease about?
The article discusses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as a systemic disease, highlighting its significant extra-pulmonary effects such as weight loss, skeletal muscle dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and depression. It emphasizes the role of chronic systemic inflammation as a key mechanism underlying these effects, which necessitates systematic screening and management for optimal patient care. The authors argue for a broader understanding of COPD beyond respiratory symptoms t
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- shafiscfhs2023
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