Assessment of the BODE Index and Its Association With Inflammatory Mediators in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients.

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a respiratory condition impacting daily activities of susceptible individuals and increasing the risk of respiratory infections and cardiovascular disease. Body Mass Index, Airflow Obstruction, Dyspnea, and Exercise Capacity (BODE) index is applied clinically to measure the survival of COPD patients. Inflammatory mediators, including cytokines and chemokines, significantly contribute to the COPD pathology.