Rationale: Workplace inhalational hazards remain common worldwide, even though they
are ameliorable. Previous American Thoracic Society documents have assessed the …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is caused by exposure to noxious particles
and gases. Smoking is the main risk factor, but other factors are also associated with COPD …

The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has published the
complete 2023 GOLD report, which can be freely downloaded from its web page (www …

This Executive Summary of the Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and
Prevention of COPD, Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2017 …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer comprise the leading
causes of lung disease-related mortality worldwide. Exposure to tobacco smoke is a mutual …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects the lives of an ever-growing number
of people worldwide. The lack of understanding surrounding the pathophysiology of the …

Background Occupational exposures have been associated with an increased risk of COPD.
However, few studies have related objectively assessed occupational exposures to …

Occupational lung diseases are an important public health issue and are avoidable through
preventive interventions in the workplace. Up-to-date knowledge about changes in exposure …

The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has issued its 2023
annual report 1. Compared with former versions, it has been significantly updated. Here, we …

In the agricultural industry, occupational exposures to organic and inorganic aerosols lead
to increased risk for lung disease among workers. Increased awareness of respiratory risks …