Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease is associated with greater impairment of lung function: Study

Medical Xpress / Xia & He Publishing Inc. / Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology ^ | Dec. 16, 2023 | Lei Miao et al

[ConservativeMind]

Recent research, which involved 2543 participants across four Chinese cities, employed spirometry and liver ultrasonography to assess lung function and liver health, respectively. The findings indicated that individuals with MAFLD exhibited significantly lower lung function compared to those with NAFLD. This was particularly evident in forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume (FEV1) measurements, essential indicators of pulmonary health.

The study's critical observation was the progressive decrease in lung function with increasing severity of liver fibrosis in MAFLD patients. This association was independent of other factors such as age, sex, and smoking status, underlining the unique impact of MAFLD on respiratory health.

The research emphasizes the need for comprehensive management of MAFLD, given its broader implications on overall health, particularly lung function.

The results of this study are pivotal for medical professionals and patients alike, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and holistic management of MAFLD to mitigate its impact on lung health.

[ConservativeMind]

This seems an odd pairing, but in my mind, I think it might be something with unknown portopulmonary hypertension or some other common tie-in/connection.

If you are dealing with likely fatty liver issues, please work to reduce those concerns.

[ConservativeMind]

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[reed13k]

I’m wondering if the reduced oxygen flow is making the liver work harder or preventing it from processing all togethger.

[HighSierra5]

My liver is shot with cirrhosis and I have a mass on it. I take water pills to keep the fluid from building up on the outside of my lungs. Otherwise I can’t breath and feel like a fish out of water.I just hope I live long enough to see these commies go down in a ball of flames. Yeah baby!

[BipolarBob]

What water pills are you on? My wife had to get off Lasix because it depleted her potassium. Sh’e switched to dandelion root but hasn’t been on it long enough to see if it works. She was diagnosed with CHF and had 1 1/2 liters fluid drained off one side and 1 liter off of the other. And will probably be on a diuretic the rest of her life.

[Magic Fingers]

“I just hope I live long enough to see these commies go down in a ball of flames.”

I hope so too - that’s definitely a good reason to hang in there.