Risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in never-smokers: A systematic review.

Ana Pando-SandovalAlberto Ruano-RavinaCristina Candal-PedreiraCarlota Rodríguez-GarcíaCristina Represas-RepresasRafael GolpeAlberto Fernández-VillarMónica Pérez-Ríos

Published in: The clinical respiratory journal (2022)

There are few studies on COPD risk factors in never-smokers. More purpose-designed studies in this subpopulation are thus called for, including well-designed studies to specifically assess if indoor radon has any role on COPD onset.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
risk factors
case control
smoking cessation
air pollution
cystic fibrosis