A Systematic Review of the Association between Pulmonary Tuberculosis and the Development of Chronic Airflow Obstruction in Adults | Zendy

Brian Allwood | Zendy; Landon Myer | Zendy; Eric Bateman | Zendy

Open Access

A Systematic Review of the Association between Pulmonary Tuberculosis and the Development of Chronic Airflow Obstruction in Adults

Author(s) -

Brian Allwood,

Landon Myer,

Eric Bateman

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

respiration

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.264

H-Index - 81

eISSN - 1423-0356

pISSN - 0025-7931

DOI - 10.1159/000350917

Subject(s) - medicine , copd , cohort study , systematic review , population , cohort , spirometry , etiology , tuberculosis , medline , asthma , pathology , environmental health , political science , law

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health concern, accounting for 3 million deaths annually, 90% of which occur in low- and middle-income countries. Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) as a contributory factor in the aetiology of COPD is under debate, with most epidemiologic evidence suggesting a positive association.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research