Background Cadmium exposure was found to cause a decline in lung function among the
general population, but these findings were limited to smokers and gender differences were …

Background Heavy metal exposure may contribute to inflammation in the lungs via
increased oxidative stress, resulting in tissue destruction and obstructive lung function …

Background High levels of cadmium exposure are known to cause emphysema in
occupationally exposed workers, but little has been reported to date on the association …

Background Prior studies in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
had indicated a potential correlation between cadmium (Cd) exposure and reduction in lung …

Background: A study was undertaken to determine the relation between urinary cadmium
levels and lung function in a nationally representative cohort of current, former, and never …

Background: Cadmium is a ubiquitous toxic heavy metal and environmental toxicant.
Inflammation exerts central roles in the process of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Background Exposure to hazardous heavy metals such as cadmium and lead has been
associated with several chronic diseases. Heavy metal exposure may contribute to …

Background Cadmium has been inconsistently related to blood pressure and hypertension.
The present study seeks to clarify the relationship between cadmium levels found in blood …

This study was performed to evaluate the potential association between serum heavy metal
levels and lung function in a cohort of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) …

The effects of metal on pulmonary function are inconsistent, and abnormal distribution of
metals can decrease lung function. However, the effects of metals exposure on chronic …