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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not solely self-inflicted by smoking. Environmental and host interactions throughout life influence lung function and COPD development, suggesting varied disease forms needing distinct treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Environmental Health
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often attributed solely to tobacco smoking.
  • This perspective overlooks the complex interplay of factors contributing to disease development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-evaluate the pathogenesis of COPD.
  • To emphasize the role of environment-host interactions in COPD development and progression.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current evidence on COPD pathogenesis.
  • Analysis of factors influencing lung development, maintenance, repair, and aging.

Main Results:

  • COPD pathogenesis involves dynamic, cumulative environment-host interactions.
  • These interactions impact lung function trajectory across the lifespan.
  • Different exposure-host interaction pathways may lead to distinct COPD phenotypes.

Conclusions:

  • COPD is a multifactorial disease influenced by lifelong exposures and host factors.
  • Recognizing diverse COPD etiologies is crucial for developing targeted preventive and therapeutic strategies.