Open AccessSecond-Hand Smoke Exposure Associated with Risk of Respiratory Symptoms, Asthma, and COPD in 20,421 Adults from the General Population
Author(s) -
Nanna Korsbæk,
Eskild Landt,
Morten Dahl
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of asthma and allergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.162
H-Index - 30
ISSN - 1178-6965
DOI - 10.2147/jaa.s328748
Subject(s) - medicine , asthma , copd , odds ratio , population , cohort , pediatrics , passive smoking , obstructive lung disease , cohort study , physical therapy , environmental health
Individuals exposed to second-hand smoking may be more susceptible to asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We investigated the risk of respiratory symptoms, asthma, and COPD in adults exposed to second-hand smoking at different stages of life in the general population.