reviewNew England Journal of MedicineJun 3, 2009GREEN OA

Immunologic Aspects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

MGManuel G. CosíoMSMarina SaettaÀAÀlvar Agustí

Hospital Universitario Son Dureta · McGill University · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

This review is an account of how pulmonary damage caused by cigarette smoke and other environmental toxins can incite inflammatory and immunologic reactions that culminate in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The authors present evidence that autoimmunity has a role in the development of COPD.

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  • Medicine
  • Pulmonary disease
  • COPD
  • Autoimmunity
  • Cigarette smoke
  • Immunology
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Disease
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