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Sex differences of COPD phenotypes in nonsmoking patients.
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2016
Hong Yoonki, Ji Wonjun, An Soojeong, Han Seon-Sook, Lee Seung-Joon, Kim Woo Jin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: There is growing evidence about sex-related phenotypes of COPD. However, the sex differences in COPD mainly result from smokers. This study evaluated the sex differences in nonsmoking patients with COPD, focusing on structural changes in the lungs in airway diseases and emphysema. METHODS: Ninety-seven nonsmoking patients, defined as having <1 pack-year of lifetime cigarette smoking, diagnosed with...
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