Immune response in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem because of its high prevalence, rising incidence and associated socio-economic cost. The inhalation of toxic particles and gases, mostly tobacco smoke, is the main risk factor for COPD. Yet, not all smokers are equally susceptible to these toxic effects and only a percentage of them develop the disease (so-called 'susceptible smokers')....

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