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Bronchodilator Response Linked to Future Lung Risks
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February 26, 2025
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BDR is associated with a 36% higher risk of developing chronic airflow obstruction.
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Women and never-smokers showed a more pronounced risk.
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Spirometry remains a critical diagnostic tool.
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The BOLD study spanned 2003-2016 with an average follow-up of 9.1 years.
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The overall prevalence of CAO was 8% in the study participants.
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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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1
BDR is associated with a 36% higher risk of developing chronic airflow obstruction.
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2
Women and never-smokers showed a more pronounced risk.
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3
Spirometry remains a critical diagnostic tool.
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4
The BOLD study spanned 2003-2016 with an average follow-up of 9.1 years.
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5
The overall prevalence of CAO was 8% in the study participants.
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