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Bronchodilator Response Linked to Future Lung Risks

Bronchodilator responsiveness appears to be a risk factor for incident chronic airflow obstruction, researchers stated after a 9-year multinational study.

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A multinational longitudinal study, published in The Lancet, examined the association between bronchodilator responsiveness (BDR) and chronic airflow obstruction (CAO) risk. The study found that participants with BDR had a 36% higher risk of developing CAO compared to those without BDR, and this risk was more pronounced among women and never-smokers. The study underscores the significance of BDR as a predictive factor for CAO, particularly among certain demographic groups.

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Bronchodilator Response Linked to Future Lung Risks

Bronchodilator responsiveness appears to be a risk factor for incident chronic airflow obstruction, researchers stated after a 9-year multinational study.

  • by Stanley Gajete

  • February 26, 2025

  • 2 min

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