Air Pollution Exposure as a Relevant Risk Factor for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations in Male and Female Patients
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a multifactorial lung inflammatory disease that affects 174 million people worldwide, with a recently reported increased incidence in female patients. Patients with COPD are especially vulnerable to the detrimental effects of environmental exposures,...
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Main Authors: | Miguel Enrique Silva Rodriguez, Patricia Silveyra |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Medical Journal
2022-03-01
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Series: | European Medical Journal |
Online Access: | https://www.emjreviews.com/air-pollution-exposure-as-a-relevant-risk-factor-for-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-exacerbations-in-male-and-female-patients/ |
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