CLINICAL PROFILE AND RISK FACTORS OF COPD IN NON - SMOKERS IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine,
2023, Volume 10, Issue 1, Pages 2075-2086
Abstract
Tobacco smoking has been recognized as the most important risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for a long time, but recent studies have shown that non-smokers also contribute to a significant proportion of COPD. The aim of the present study is to explore the different causes of non-smoker COPD patients and to assess their clinical profile
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