CV Lattes
ORCID
Abstract
The chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disease, characterized by limited airflow due to abnormalities of the airways and alveoli, usually caused by exposure to harmful particles and gases, mainly due to smoking. COPD encompasses both chronic bronchitis and emphysema, the latter being the subject of the present study. Pulmonary emphysema is an anatomopathological…