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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Lancet (London, England) - 7 Apr 2012

Decramer Marc, Janssens Wim, Miravitlles Marc

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by progressive airflow obstruction that is only partly reversible, inflammation in the airways, and systemic effects or comorbities. The main cause is smoking tobacco, but other factors have been identified. Several pathobiological processes interact on a complex background of genetic determinants, lung growth, and environmental stimuli. The disease is...

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PMID: 22314182
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(11)60968-9
PMCID: PMC7172377

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