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Undersized airways may explain why some nonsmokers develop COPD

from COPD News Today

Undersized airways may explain why some nonsmokers develop COPD COPD News Today Having small airways compared to lung size may contribute to the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in many non-smokers, a retrospective study has found. COPD is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. The disease is thought to result from long-term exposure to irritants such as cigarette smoke, air pollution and dust that can damage the lungs. READ MORE

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