Sex modifies the risk of HIV-associated obstructive lung disease in Ugandans postpneumonia
Abelman R, Fitzpatrick J, Zawedde J, Sanyu I, Byanyima P, Kaswabuli S, Musisi E, Hsieh J, Gardner K, Zhang M, Byanova K, Sessolo A, Hunt P, Lalitha R, Davis J, Crothers K, Worodria W, Huang L. Sex modifies the risk of HIV-associated obstructive lung disease in Ugandans postpneumonia. AIDS 2023, 37: 1683-1692. PMID: 37352494, PMCID: PMC10527596, DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000003626.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFemaleForced Expiratory VolumeHIV InfectionsHumansLungLung Diseases, ObstructiveMaleSex FactorsSpirometryUgandaVital CapacityConceptsObstructive lung diseaseLung diseaseLung functionAbnormal lung functionMultivariable regression modelsWarrants further studyCommon comorbiditiesExpiratory volumeSpirometric abnormalitiesSmoking statusSpirometric testingTB statusVital capacitySex modifiesStratified analysisHIVWomenDiseaseComorbiditiesMenSexFurther studiesGreater degreeRiskTuberculosis