Association of Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Lung Health: A Population-Based Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance are associated with worsened outcomes of chronic lung disease. The triglyceride-glucose index (TyG), a measure of metabolic dysfunction, is associated with metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, but its relationship to lung health is unknown.

Research question

What is the relationship of TyG to respiratory symptoms, chronic lung disease, and lung function?

Study design and methods

This study analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 to 2012. Participants included fasting adults age ≥ 40 years (N = 6,893) with lung function measurements in a subset (n = 3,383). Associations of TyG with respiratory symptoms (cough, phlegm production, wheeze, and exertional dyspnea), chronic

SUBMITTER: Wu TD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8449007 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature