Gender and smoking - does it matter for lung function in sarcoidosis? An analysis of large cohort (n=1260) Caucasian patients.

Conclusion: Sex differences seems to not have any influence on lung function while smoking affects TL, CO results but not spirometry, particularly signs of airway obstruction, in sarcoidosis patients.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Boros, P., Martusewicz-Boros, M., Wesolowski, S. Tags: Sarcoidosis and other granulomatous ILD/DPLD Source Type: research