Chronic bronchitis affects mortality in smokers with and without COPD

Conclusions: Patients with CB show systemic signs of inflammation. CB has important effects on mortality in smokers with and without COPD.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Semenzato, U., Biondini, D., Bonato, M., Tine, M., Bazzan, E., Lokar Oliani, K., Marin, J. M., Cosio, M. G., Saetta, M., Turato, G. Tags: Monitoring airway disease Source Type: research