Evaluation of respiratory symptoms and risk factors for the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in patients of working age
A study of respiratory symptoms and risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in patients with infectious exacerbations was conducted. The most common risk factor was smoking. Assessing the role of microorganisms as the etiological factor of inflammation of the lower respiratory tract is of principled importance in determining the tactics of therapy among groups of patients with exacerbation of COPD.