Editorial: Osteoporosis, sarcopenia and muscle-bone crosstalk in COPD

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Editorial on the Research Topic Osteoporosis, sarcopenia and muscle-bone crosstalk in COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), characterized by persistent airflow limitation and respiratory symptoms, and mostly associated with cigarette smoking, is a prevalent chronic airway disease with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. COPD is further complicated by systemic diseases/comorbidities, such as skeletal muscle dysfunction/sarcopenia and osteoporosis, among others, which contribute significantly to poor outcomes of the disease.

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