The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research  2013;13(4):207-211

doi:10.7704/kjhugr.2013.13.4.207

Helicobacter pylori Infection Associated with Pulmonary Disease.

Hyun Joo SONG 1

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Keywords

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

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

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.