10 May 2020
A Review of How Asthma May Cause Lung Cancer
Multiple studies show that asthma could be a significant risk factor for lung cancer in smokers and non-smokers alike, with lung cancer being approximately 40 percent more common in asthmatics who need treatment. The risk varies with lung cancer types, and the probability seems to be lower with lung adenocarcinoma, which is a prevalent form of lung cancer that most often arises in non-smokers, young adults, and women. Research about the underlying biology is in early stages, yet it is already apparent that controlling asthma may reduce the risk of lung cancer development.
