作者: Jiun-Lih Lin , Paul S. Thomas , Qi Zhang
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关键词: Asthma 、 Medicine 、 Respiratory system 、 Reactive oxygen species 、 Obstructive lung disease 、 Immunology 、 Oxidative stress 、 Pulmonary disease 、 Pathology
摘要: The respiratory system is constantly exposed to both endogenous and exogenous oxidants. Oxidative stress plays a critical role in the development, progression, monitoring, and, perhaps future, treatment of asthma chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It estimated that currently affects 300 million people globally, with its prevalence increasing by 50 % every decade.