Prevalence and risk factors for chronic obstructive lung disease in HIV-infected patients in the HAART era

Autor: Madeddu, Giordano, Fois, Alessandro Giuseppe, Calia, Giovanna Maria, Becciu, F., Piras, Barbara, Fiori, Maria Laura, Spada, Valentina, Lovigu, Carla, Mannazzu, Marco, Pirina, Pietro, Mura, Maria Stella Anna
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2010
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Popis: Our results suggest a role for HIV infection itself and for current cigarette smoking in the development of respiratory symptoms and COPD in HIV-infected patients. HAART did not seem to reduce the risk of respiratory symptoms and COPD, in our cases. Thus, our results suggest that HIV-infected patients should be screened for chronic respiratory disease in order to early identify those at risk or those who need specific treatment.
Databáze: OpenAIRE