Korean J Helicobacter Up Gastrointest Res.  2013 Dec;13(4):207-211. 10.7704/kjhugr.2013.13.4.207.

Helicobacter pylori Infection Associated with Pulmonary Disease

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  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea. songhj@jejunu.ac.kr

Abstract

The topic of the extragastric manifestations of Helicobacter pylori infection continues to capture the attention of many researchers all over the world. Some extragastric diseases, possibly linked to H. pylori infection, have been largely investigated. Although evidence is emerging that the prevalence of H. pylori is declining in all age groups, the understanding of its disease spectrum continues to evolve. There are, in fact, several studies concerning cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases, hematologic disease, eye and skin diseases, hepatobiliary disease, diabetes mellitus, and neurological disorders. Among them, this article reviews the literature published pertaining to H. pylori eradication and pulmonary disease such as bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer.

Keyword

Helicobacter pylori; Asthma; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Lung neoplasms

MeSH Terms

Asthma
Bronchitis, Chronic
Cardiovascular Diseases
Diabetes Mellitus
Helicobacter pylori*
Helicobacter*
Hematologic Diseases
Humans
Lung Diseases*
Lung Neoplasms
Nervous System Diseases
Prevalence
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Skin Diseases
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