Profile of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Ilorin who were never-smokers

Conclusion: Over half of COPD cases in Ilorin were never-smokers with firewood exposure as the main risk factor. This study has further highlighted the need for increased awareness of the hazards of biomass fuel exposure in our setting.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 7, 2019 Category: Rural Health Authors: OB Ojuawo AO Aladesanmi CM Opeyemi OO Desalu AE Fawibe AK Salami Source Type: research