Obstructive Lung Diseases in Women – Is There a Difference?
Obstructive lung diseases are commonly encountered in clinical practice and encompass a broad spectrum of diseases, including asthma, COPD, and non-CF bronchiectasis. Recent data suggests that gender differences exist in epidemiological and phenotypic manifestations of these diseases. However, clinicians may be unaware of these discrepancies, leading to potential delays in diagnosis and lack of understanding of the nuances in treatment responses. Using case-based presentations as...