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ea0070aep667 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2020

Gender differences in airway obstruction in men and women with acromegaly: A longitudinal study

Störmann Sylvère , Schilbach Katharina , Amereller Felix , W Angstwurm Matthias , Schopohl Jochen

Introduction: Acromegaly is a slowly progressing systemic disease that leads to numerous changes in metabolism and organ function. A large cross-sectional study showed signs of subclinical airway obstruction in female patients. We performed a longitudinal study of lung function testing to compare parameters of airway obstruction in male and female patients with acromegaly over time.Methods: 40 patients with acromegaly (24 male, 16 female) underwent repea...