Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine

Emel Bulcun

Publications

• Research Article
  Gender Differences on Airway Obstruction in Smokers
  Author(s): Emel Bulcun, Ali Karlidag, Muge D. Tunckol, Pinar Kocyigit, Ercan Kurtipek, Aydanur Ekici and Mehmet EkiciEmel Bulcun, Ali Karlidag, Muge D. Tunckol, Pinar Kocyigit, Ercan Kurtipek, Aydanur Ekici and Mehmet Ekici
  
  Objectives: Published data on gender differences in the effect of smoking on pulmonary function have been controversial. The study was designed to investigate the gender differences in effects of smoking on pulmonary function. Methods: Female smokers were chosen among individuals older than 40 yrs, living in home for the aged. Male smokers were chosen from among office workers older than 40 yrs in MCI (machine chemical industry). Total 215 female smokers and 283 male smokers included the study. The individuals were interrogated with a questionnaire concerning respiratory symptoms, smoking status and other characteristics. Chronic airway obstruction was defined by FEV1/FVC <70%. Results: The prevalence of chronic bronchitis in male smokers was similar to those of female smokers. The prevalence of airflow obstruction was higher in male smokers than female smokers .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-105X.1000229

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