Influence of Smoking, Environmental Factors and Life Style on Lung Function in a Large German Cohort

Conclusion: In more approximately 15% of adults without previously diagnosed pulmonary disease spirometry showed an obstructive pattern. Active and passive smoking, air pollution, weather conditions, and comorbidities increased the risk for obstruction whereas an active life style had a protective effect.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Wiewrodt, R., Höpfner, B., Aries, C., Schmidt, L. H., Schulze, A. B., Blackert, K., Wencker, M., Herth, F. J. Tags: Occupational and Environmental Health Source Type: research