Inflammatory Markers and Fatigue in Individuals With Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Jung Eun Lee Huong Q Nguyen Vincent S Fan

Published in: Nursing research (2024)

The findings suggest that altered immune response based on CRP may contribute to COPD-related fatigue. Management of depression and pain may work as an effective treatment strategy for COPD-related fatigue. Further longitudinal studies with a broader range of inflammatory markers and multidimensional measures of fatigue symptoms are warranted.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
sleep quality
lung function
immune response
depressive symptoms
chronic pain
physical activity
pain management
dendritic cells
high intensity
drug induced
combination therapy
psychometric properties