Although smoking is thought to be the greatest risk factor for developing COPD, an estimated 25–45% of patients with COPD have never smoked.1 Exposure to indoor and (to a lesser extent) outdoor air pollution plays a major role in the development of COPD in some individuals.2
A particularly strong association exists between the development of COPD and the use of biomass fuel for cooking and heating.1 Biomass fuel (including wood, charcoal and animal dung) releases a large amount of particulate matter into the air and, when combined with poorly ventilated dwellings and living conditions, this causes an increased risk of developing respiratory disorders.1 Reduction of exposure to smoke from biomass fuel is an important aspect of reducing the prevalence of COPD worldwide.2
Frequent use of mosquito coils is also a risk factor for COPD, since burning a mosquito coil for 8 hours releases the same amount of particulate matter as smoking 4 to 6 packs of cigarettes.3
Outdoor air pollution from motor vehicle emissions and combustion of other fossil fuels may also play a role in the development of respiratory problems, although the link to COPD remains unclear, and the effects are smaller than those of smoking.2
Although smoking is thought to be the greatest risk factor for developing COPD, an estimated 25–45% of patients with COPD have never smoked.1 Exposure to indoor and (to a lesser extent) outdoor air pollution plays a major role in the development of COPD in some individuals.2A particularly strong association exists between the development of COPD and the use of biomass fuel for cooking and heating.1 Biomass fuel (including wood, charcoal and animal dung) releases a large amount of particulate matter into the air and, when combined with poorly ventilated dwellings and living conditions, this causes an increased risk of developing respiratory disorders.1 Reduction of exposure to smoke from biomass fuel is an important aspect of reducing the prevalence of COPD worldwide.2Frequent use of mosquito coils is also a risk factor for COPD, since burning a mosquito coil for 8 hours releases the same amount of particulate matter as smoking 4 to 6 packs of cigarettes.3Outdoor air pollution from motor vehicle emissions and combustion of other fossil fuels may also play a role in the development of respiratory problems, although the link to COPD remains unclear, and the effects are smaller than those of smoking.2
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