Improving the Management of COPD in Women
Christine R Jenkins, Kenneth R Chapman, James F Donohue, Nicolas Roche, Ioanna Tsiligianni, MeiLan K Han, Christine R Jenkins, Kenneth R Chapman, James F Donohue, Nicolas Roche, Ioanna Tsiligianni, MeiLan K Han
Abstract
COPD is a highly debilitating disease that represents a substantial and growing health burden in women. There is increasing evidence for sex-related differences in COPD risk, progression, and outcomes. However, the disease receives scant attention as a women's health issue. Thus, a multifaceted approach is required to address COPD in women, including greater awareness, minimization of risk, and further elucidation of the sex-specific factors (biological and cultural) that affect risk, disease progression, and treatment success. This article reviews the current literature on the topic and provides suggestions for achieving better outcomes for the millions of women with COPD worldwide.
Keywords: COPD; lung function; sex.
Copyright © 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Source: PubMed