Association of blood cadmium concentration with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease progression: a prospective cohort study
Abstract Background Prior studies in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had indicated a potential correlation between cadmium (Cd) exposure and reduction in lung function. Nevertheless, the influence of Cd exposure on the progression of COPD remained unknown. Exploring the re...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-024-02726-0 |