Associations of prior pulmonary tuberculosis with the incident COPD: a prospective cohort study

CONCLUSION: A history of PTB is an important independent risk factor for COPD. Clinical staff should be aware of this risk factor in patients with prior PTB, particularly in countries or regions with high burdens of PTB.PMID:38529640 | DOI:10.1177/17534666241239455

Source: Respiratory Care - March 26, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Zhilin Zeng Huilong Chen Zhonghe Shao Yunlong Guan Yuan Zhan Xi Cao Si Li Xingjie Hao Source Type: research