Mechanisms of Virus-Induced Airway Immunity Dysfunction in the Pathogenesis of COPD Disease, Progression, and Exacerbation

Mechanisms of Virus-Induced Airway Immunity Dysfunction in the Pathogenesis of COPD Disease, Progression, and Exacerbation

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the integrated form of chronic obstructive bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema, characterized by persistent small airway inflammation and progressive irreversible airflow limitation. COPD is characterized by acute pulmonary exacerbations and associated...

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Main Authors: Hong Guo-Parke, Dermot Linden, Sinéad Weldon, Joseph C. Kidney, Clifford C. Taggart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
virus
inflammation
infection
lung damage
acute pulmonary exacerbation
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2020.01205/full

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