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ReviewAnnals of medicine2025

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and autoimmune diseases: unravelling complex interactions.

Alexandr Ceasovschih, Victorița Șorodoc, Anastasia Balta, Mihai Constantin, Bianca Codrina Morărașu, Alexandra-Diana Diaconu, Raluca-Elena Alexa, Andreea Asaftei, Mariana Pavel-Tanasa, Gabriela Rusu-Zota and 3 more

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Review in Annals of medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Alexandr CeasovschihGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-0043-9051
Victorița ȘorodocGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-1721-2360
Anastasia BaltaGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-1550-0262
Mihai ConstantinGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0009-0004-6884-1524
Bianca Codrina MorărașuGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-5004-1009
Alexandra-Diana DiaconuGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-6987-7909
Raluca-Elena AlexaGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0009-0008-5272-8649
Andreea AsafteiGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-5567-8746
Mariana Pavel-TanasaGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-2802-5993
Gabriela Rusu-ZotaGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9241-024X
Alexandru CorlăteanuDepartment of Pulmonology and Allergology, "Nicolae Testemitanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Chisinau, Moldova.ORCID 0000-0002-3278-436X
Georgia Hardavella6th Department of Respiratory Medicine, "Sotiria" Athens' Chest Diseases Hospital, Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-8180-2360
Laurențiu ȘorodocGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7878-2300

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a global healthcare problem, characterized by a progressive and irreversible decline in lung function, primarily due to airflow limitation caused by inflammation and emphysema. While smoking is the main risk factor, systemic inflammation also plays a significant role in the development and progression of the disease, particularly in relation to autoimmune conditions. RESEARCH QUESTION: This literature review provides an overview of current evidence regarding the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms that link autoimmune inflammatory processes to COPD. It also examines the clinical relevance of these associations, with a focus on potential diagnostic and therapeutic implications.

methodsTo ensure a comprehensive perspective, a broad literature search was conducted in PubMed and Embase in March 2025, using a wide range of search terms related to COPD and multiple autoimmune conditions. Relevant studies of any design were included if they provided valuable insights into the interplay between autoimmune processes and COPD, while non-English publications and commentaries were excluded.

resultsStudies suggest a potential association between COPD and autoimmune processes, with chronic systemic inflammation playing a central role. The evidence points to immune dysregulation as a contributing factor to both COPD progression and its connection to autoimmune conditions.

conclusionThe complex interactions between COPD and autoimmune diseases require further investigation. Gaining a better understanding of these interactions may provide new insights into managing patients with concurrent pulmonary and autoimmune conditions, emphasizing a growing area of clinical research.

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Autoimmune DiseasesPulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveDisease ProgressionHumansInflammationRisk FactorsSmokingautoimmune diseasesautoimmunityChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCOPD

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PMCPMC12632235

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