性别差异在慢性阻塞性肺疾病中的研究进展

世界卫生组织分析慢性阻塞性肺疾病已成为全球范围内第4位致死原因,且患病人数呈逐年上升趋势,尤其是女性.男性和女性患者在流行病学、危险因素、生活质量、对治疗的反应等方面均存在性别差异.本文就二者在慢性阻塞性肺疾病发病机制、疾病管理等方面的最新研究进展作一综述.

Progess in study on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease of gender difference

The World Health Organization estimates that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is now the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. The growing prevalence of COPD has been observed,especially for women. There are gender differences in epidemiology, risk factors, quality of life and reaction to the treatment. This report will provide an overview of differences between men and women in mechanism,management of COPD and identify areas for future investigation.