Respiratory Diseases in Women

• MeiLan K. Han ^[1] ; Michal Shteinberg ^[4] ; Deborah Assayag ^[2] ; Florence Schleich ^[3] ; Martino Pengo ^[5] ; Victoria M. Scicluna ^[1] ; Carolina Lombardi ^[5] ; Miriam Barrecheguren ^[6] ; Luis Jara Palomares ^[7]
  1. [1] University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

     University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

     City of Ann Arbor, Estados Unidos

     
  2. [2] McGill University

     McGill University

     Canadá

     
  3. [3] University of Liège

     University of Liège

     Arrondissement de Liège, Bélgica

     
  4. [4] Pulmonology Institute and Cystic Fibrosis Center, Carmel Medical Center and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, the B. Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
  5. [5] Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Milan, Italy
  6. [6] Vall d’Hebron Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
  7. [7] Respiratory Department, Virgen del Rocío Hospital and Instituto de Biomedicina, Sevilla, Spain

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• Localización: Archivos de bronconeumología: Organo oficial de la Sociedad Española de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica SEPAR y la Asociación Latinoamericana de Tórax ( ALAT ), ISSN 0300-2896, Vol. 61, Nº. 5, 2025, págs. 290-298
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• Resumen

  • Respiratory diseases exhibit diverse patterns in prevalence, clinical presentations, and outcomes between men and women. Historically, certain conditions were more prevalent in men, but trends have shifted, highlighting the need to understand sex disparities in respiratory health. Social, environmental, and healthcare changes have reshaped the landscape of respiratory diseases, complicating diagnosis and treatment. Moreover, the underrepresentation of women in clinical trials has limited our understanding of their specific needs. In this review, we explore the sex differences in the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and presentation of respiratory diseases, emphasizing the importance of tailored approaches to diagnosis and management. By recognizing and addressing these disparities, we can advance toward more equitable and effective respiratory healthcare for all individuals.