Decline in lung function is associated with elevated lipoprotein (a) in individuals without clinically apparent disease: A cross-sectional study.

Jonghoo LeeHye Kyeong ParkMin-Jung KwonJae Uk Song

Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2018)

High Lp(a) levels were associated with reduced lung function in this cross-sectional population study. Longitudinal follow-up studies will be required to validate our findings.

Keyphrases

lung function
cross sectional
cystic fibrosis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
air pollution
risk factors
computed tomography