Level of C-Reactive Protein in Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
The usefulness of CRP as a marker of systemic inflammation in stable COPD was assessed from the present study. Estimation of CRP level was estimated in 50 stable COPD patients and the results compared to that of 50 healthy individual and its relationship with clinical features of COPD was evaluated. CRP level was significantly higher in stable COPD patients (5.15+1.35mg/l) compared to healthy controls (1.23+0.57mg/L) and it correlated well with the disease severity. Circulating CRP can be used as a prognostic biomarker of low grade systemic inflammation in stable COPD patients as its half –life is 18-24 hours and easy to measure.
Authors and Affiliations
Lalremruata, Davina Hijam, Lalnunpuii, Victoria Laishram, N. Omita, Sungdirenla Jamir, N. Tombi, W. Gyaneshwar
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