ETIOPATHOGENIC MECHANISMS OF TOBACCO CONSTITUENTS IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Active smoking is considered a risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis. Smokers show respiratory extra-articular manifestations and complications, such as interstitial lung disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Smokers may receive a more intensive drug therapy than non-smokers, but they ha...

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Main Authors: Luana Andreea Macovei, Anca Cardoneanu, Alexandra Burlui, Elena Rezus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Amaltea Medical Publishing House 2019-03-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Rheumatology
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Online Access:https://revistemedicale.amaltea.ro/Romanian_Journal_of_RHEUMATOLOGY/Revista_Romana_de_REUMATOLOGIE-2019-Nr.1/RJR_2019_1_Art-01.pdf