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Earlier menopause linked to higher risk of bronchiectasis
Women with a shorter reproductive lifespan are at greater risk of developing bronchiectasis, according to a new study in the July 2026 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation.
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A new study published in the July 2026 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation finds that women who experience menopause earlier, resulting in a shorter reproductive lifespan, face an increased risk of developing bronchiectasis. The research highlights reproductive timing as a potential factor in respiratory health outcomes for women.
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