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Smoking and asthma mediate the protective effect of educational attainment on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk: a mediation Mendelian randomization analysis
Obstructive Lung Diseases 5 min.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by persistent airway obstruction and progressive decline in lung function. The pathological core of COPD lies in airway remodeling, which manifests as structural changes such as thickening of the airway walls...
Does asthma pay-for-performance program really improve the quality of asthma care: a nationwide retrospective cohort analysis in Taiwan
Obstructive Lung Diseases 5 min.
Asthma is a chronic, heterogeneous disease that affects the lower respiratory tract. It is characterized by persistent inflammation and airway hyper-reactivity. This condition leads to symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, breathing difficulty, and chest tightness [1]. According to the 2024 Global...
Exosomes from Tregs mitigate lung damage caused by smoking via inhibiting inflammation and altering T lymphocyte subsets in COPD rats
Obstructive Lung Diseases 5 min.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory disease, encompassing many clinical phenotypes [1]. In particular, airway remodeling, leading to a condition known as ‘obstructive bronchitis and bronchiolitis’, is central to COPD, characterized by small airway narrowing...
Association of eosinophil-to-monocyte ratio with asthma exacerbations in adults: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES data
Obstructive Lung Diseases 5 min.
Asthma is a widespread chronic inflammatory disorder impacting millions worldwide, characterized by airway inflammation, bronchial hyperreactivity, and reversible airflow obstruction [1]. Eosinophils are crucial in asthma pathophysiology, contributing to airway inflammation and structural remodeling...
