Scientists hunt for bacterial clues in Smokers' lungs
NCT ID NCT02777879
Summary
This study aims to understand how bacteria in the lungs might contribute to early COPD in smokers. Researchers will compare lung samples from 230 heavy smokers—some with early COPD and some without—to identify differences in bacterial communities and inflammation. The goal is to gather knowledge about how COPD develops, not to test a treatment.
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