The Immune Response in the Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Diseases

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the world’s third leading cause of death. The number of patients with asthma is increasing in developed countries. We review here the main features of pathophysiology in these obstructive diseases. Tobacco smoke and other air pollution stimulate chroni...

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Main Authors: Navratilova, Zdenka, Kominkova, Eva, Petrek, Martin
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2023
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Online Access:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/87911
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