Elevated systemic biomarkers and persistent anxiety and depression in smokers with and without COPD: An analysis of the SPIROMICS cohort

Conclusions: High levels of systemic inflammatory biomarkers are associated with persistent anxiety and depression in smokers with and without COPD, which vary based upon age and gender.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kim, V., Zhao, H., Armstrong, H., O'Neal, W., Bailey, K., Rennard, S., Barr, R. G., Criner, G., Lovasi, G., Morrison, M. Tags: Clinical Problems COPD Source Type: research