CFTR gene variant IVS8-5T in disseminated bronchiectasis
1996
Obstructive pulmonary disease includes asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; i.e., pulmonary emphysema and chronic bronchitis), bronchiectasis, and cystic fibrosis (CF). It represents a leading cause of death in developed countries. Both familial clustering of non-CF obstructive pulmonary disease and familial aggregation of impaired lung function have been described. This suggests that genetic factors contribute to non-CF obstructive pulmonary disease, even if it is difficult to determine the relative contribution of environmental factors. 11 refs., 1 tab.
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