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Editorial
. 2024 Dec;21(12):1653-1654.
doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.202410-1018ED.

Chronic Airflow Limitation in Never-Smokers: Time to Broaden Our Focus beyond Smoking in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Yunus Çolak  1   2
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Chronic Airflow Limitation in Never-Smokers: Time to Broaden Our Focus beyond Smoking in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Yunus Çolak. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2024 Dec.
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  • Chronic Airflow Limitation, Emphysema, and Impaired Diffusing Capacity in Relation to Smoking Habits in a Swedish Middle-aged Population.
    Blomberg A, Torén K, Liv P, Granåsen G, Andersson A, Behndig A, Bergström G, Brandberg J, Caidahl K, Cederlund K, Egesten A, Ekström M, Eriksson MJ, Hagström E, Janson C, Jernberg T, Kylhammar D, Lind L, Lindberg A, Lindberg E, Löfdahl CG, Malinovschi A, Mannila M, Nilsson LT, Olin AC, Persson A, Persson HL, Rosengren A, Sundström J, Swahn E, Söderberg S, Vikgren J, Wollmer P, Östgren CJ, Engvall J, Sköld CM. Blomberg A, et al. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2024 Dec;21(12):1678-1687. doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.202402-122OC. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2024. PMID: 39133529 Free PMC article.

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