Effect of erythrocytes of androgens on 2,3-diphosphoglycerate in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1980

Abstract

Because androgen therapy is known to increase 2,3-diphosphoglycerate in the erythrocytes of patients with chronic renal failure, the possibility that it might have a similar effect on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease appeared worth investigating. Results of a small study appear promising, with improvement in stress tolerance and general well-being. Pulmonary function was not improved, and the severity of pulmonary disease was not affected, but further investigation of the treatment appears to be warranted.

Publication Title

Chest

Volume

76

Issue

2

First Page

240

Last Page

241

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