Factors Associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Hospital-Based Case-Control Study.

Bruce Twinamasiko Andrew MutekangaOlilanya OgueriNakitto Irene KisakyeCrystal M NorthConrad MuzooraDaniel Muyanja

Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2023)

Our study has shown that the factors associated with COPD are smoking and a history of atopy. Patients with a history of asthma and tuberculosis are also probably more likely to develop COPD than those without similar disease conditions.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
cystic fibrosis
smoking cessation
hiv aids
pulmonary tuberculosis
adverse drug
allergic rhinitis
electronic health record