Persistence of systemic inflammation in COPD in spite of smoking cessation

Persistence of systemic inflammation in COPD in spite of smoking cessation

Authors

  • Giovanni Invernizzi Tobacco Control Unit, Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori/SIMG Italian College GPs, Milan

Keywords:

Cigarette smoking, COPD

Abstract

Cigarette smoking, which exposes the lung to high concentrations of reactive oxygen species (ROS), is the major risk factor for chronic obstructive pul- monary disease (COPD). ROS are responsible for lipid peroxidation, protein oxidation [...]

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Published

21-10-2019

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Section

Editorials

How to Cite

1.
Invernizzi G. Persistence of systemic inflammation in COPD in spite of smoking cessation. Multidiscip Respir Med. 2019;6(1). doi:10.4081/mrm.2011.440