JOURNAL ARTICLE

Smoking and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Meta-analysis.

  • Published In: Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 2024, v. 26, n. 12. P. 1599 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Fang, Min; He, Bixiu; Xiao, Jian 3 of 3

Abstract

This article systematically examines the relationship between smoking and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a severe chronic lung disease. Through meta-analysis of 30 intermediate- to high-quality studies, smoking was identified as a significant risk factor for developing IPF, with former smokers showing a higher risk than never smokers. Additionally, former smoking was associated with poorer survival outcomes in IPF patients, whereas current smoking did not significantly affect prognosis and was unexpectedly linked to better survival compared to former smoking. The study highlights the complexity of smoking's impact on IPF onset and progression and calls for further research to clarify underlying mechanisms and prognostic implications.

Additional Information

  • Source:Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2024/12, Vol. 26, Issue 12, p1599
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1462-2203
  • DOI:10.1093/ntr/ntae100
  • Accession Number:181541099
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