Abstract:Objectives: To examine body composition in relation to lung function, inflammation and physical activity in ex-smokers with or without Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).Methods: One hundered and seven (107) adults, ≥ 35 years (16 never smokers, 68 ex-smokers without COPD, 23 ex-smokers with COPD) were recruited. Body composition (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry), spirometry, airway (sputum cell counts) inflammation, systemic inflammation (CRP, IL-6, leptin), physical activity and quality of life we… Show more
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