Clinical characteristics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in never-smokers: A systematic review

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third cause of death worldwide. While tobacco smoking is a key risk factor, COPD also occurs in never-smokers (NS). However, available evidence on risk factors, clinical characteristics, and natural history of the disease in NS is scarce. Here, we perform a systematic review of the literature to better describe the characteristics of COPD in NS.

Source: Respiratory Medicine - May 19, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Carlota Rodr íguez García, Alberto Ruano-Ravina, Mónica Pérez Ríos, Lucía Martín Gisbert, Leonor Varela-Lema, Cristina Candal-Pedreira, Cristina Represas-Represas, Julia Rey-Brandariz, Luis Valdés-Cuadrado, Alvar Agustí Source Type: research