Effects of active smoking on airway and systemic inflammation profiles in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Pelegrino, Nilva R G

Effects of active smoking on airway and systemic inflammation profiles in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [electronic resource] - The American journal of the medical sciences Jun 2013 - 440-5 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1538-2990

10.1097/MAJ.0b013e31825f32a7 doi


Adult
Aged
Biomarkers--metabolism
C-Reactive Protein--metabolism
Cytokines--metabolism
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pneumonia--metabolism
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive--metabolism
Regression Analysis
Respiratory Function Tests
Respiratory System--metabolism
Smoking--adverse effects
Sputum--metabolism