Available online 29 September 2015. Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) type I (MPS I), MPS type II (MPS II), and MPS type VI (MPS VI) are lysosomal storage disorders for which enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) is available.
If you have COPD, there are a number of tips to keep flare-ups at a minimum when the weather is very hot or very cold. 1  Stay indoors in the air-conditioning on the hottest and most humid days. 2  Check air quality. Smog and heat work together to induce flare-ups.  Drink plenty of water.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects various domains of lung structure and function, leading to airflow limitation (1). Besides these pulmonary abnormalities, COPD is also associated with significant effects in distant organs outside the lungs, the so-called systemic effects of COPD (2, 3). This article reviews the types, mechanisms, and clinical implications of these systemic effects.