COPD and lung cancer in patients with pemphigus- a population based study

Recent evidence indicates that autoimmunity may contribute to the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD was observed at higher frequency in patients with several autoimmune diseases. The association between pemphigus and COPD has not been evaluated in the past.

Source: Respiratory Medicine - February 7, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Khalaf Kridin, Doron Comaneshter, Erez Batat, Arnon D. Cohen Source Type: research