Is the COPD assessment test (CAT) effective in demonstrating the systemic inflammation and other components in COPD?

Conclusion Systemic inflammation persists in the stable period of COPD. CRP, one of the inflammation markers, was correlated with the CAT. Further studies are required to confirm the relationship between CAT and biomarkers.
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research