Author/Editor		Šorli, Jurij
Title		Definicija in patogeneza kronične obstruktivne bolezni pljuč
Translated title		Definition and pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Type		članek
Source		In: Šorli J, editor. Zbornik predavanj Obravnava bolnika s KOPB (predlogi za nacionalna priporočila); 1997 jun 13-14; Portorož. Ljubljana: Pnevmološka sekcija Slovenskega zdravniškega društva,
Publication year		1997
Volume		str. 7-10
Language		slo
Abstract		Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is consequence of smoking, environmental and occupational exposure to dust and gases and in minor proportion to hereditary factors. Role of other potential risk factors (viral infection) is under investigation. Bronchial hyperresponsivness is important factor and suggests possible interlinking between asthma and COPD (Dutch theory). No firm evidence opposing British theory of two different diseases with different pathogenesis- asthma allergy and COPD inflammmation due to smoking exists. Better insight into pathogenesis is prerequisite as to more succesful treatment and eventual prevention of this common disease.
Descriptors		LUNG DISEASES, OBSTRUCTIVE