[Extrapulmonary effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease].
Patients suffering from advanced COPD not only present respiratory symptoms but extrapulmonary manifestations as well: muscle dysfunction, weight loss, osteoporosis, sexual dysfunction, cardiovascular diseases. A chronic inflammation is likely to play a role in the occurrence of these associated disorders. These different aspects contribute to a poor quality of life, and to added morbidity and mortality. The presence of systemic effects in COPD means that the patient suffering from this pulmonary disease needs a comprehensive care.
Coronado
Marcos
M
Service de pneumologie, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne.
Fitting
Jean-William
JW
D006801:Humans; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000150:complications*