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SUBMITTER: Tamiya H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC10531527 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Tamiya Hiroyuki H Mitani Akihisa A Abe Masanobu M Nagase Takahide T
Journal of clinical medicine 20230913 18
The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is increasing worldwide and is currently the third leading cause of death globally. The long-term inhalation of toxic substances, mainly cigarette smoke, deteriorates pulmonary function over time, resulting in the development of COPD in adulthood. Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition that affects most adults and is caused by the bacteria within dental plaque. These bacteria dissolve the gums around the teeth and the bone ...[more]