Increased oxidative stress in asymptomatic current chronic smokers and GOLD stage 0 COPD

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with increased oxidative and nitrosative stress. The aim of our study was to assess the importance of these factors in the airways of healthy smokers and symptomatic smokers...

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Main Authors: Sovijärvi Anssi, Rouhos Annamari, Ilumets Helen, Rehn Tiina, Rytilä Paula, Myllärniemi Marjukka, Kinnula Vuokko L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-04-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/69