Effects of exposure to biomass burning on pulmonary inflammatory markers and pulmonary function in individuals with COPD

Introduction: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has many benefits for individuals with COPD. However, it is not clear whether PR could prevent the hazards of air pollution exposure. This study aimed to analyze the effects of biomass burning exposure on pulmonary inflammatory markers and pulmonary funct...

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Main Authors: D. Ramos, M. Proença, M.R. Leite, A.D. Ferreira, I.B. Trevisan, G.F.S. Brígida, G.Y. Tacao, E.M.C. Ramos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-09-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2173511517300672