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Clinical characteristics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in never-smokers: A systematic review
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third cause of death worldwide. While tobacco smoking is a key risk factor, COPD also occurs in never-smokers (NS).