Assessment of chronic bronchitis and risk factors in young adults: results from BAMSE

Conclusion Chronic bronchitis in young adults is associated with recurrent respiratory infections. Besides smoking, our results support the role of early-life exposures, such as air pollution and exclusive breastfeeding, for respiratory health later in life.

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Source: European Respiratory Journal - March 4, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Wang, G., Hallberg, J., Um Bergström, P., Janson, C., Pershagen, G., Gruzieva, O., van Hage, M., Georgelis, A., Bergström, A., Kull, I., Linden, A., Melen, E. Tags: COPD and smoking, Asthma and allergy Original Articles: Airways disease Source Type: research