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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increases the risk of heart attack in people with HIV

Kristina Crothers presenting at CROI 2019. Photo by Liz Highleyman.

Smoking cannabis is an independent risk factor for lung disease in people with HIV

High prevalence of emphysema in middle-aged HIV-positive smokers

People with HIV have impaired respiratory health, even when viral load is undetectable

Previous AIDS-related pulmonary disease associated with lung cancer risk for people with HIV

Low CD4 count, smoking and unhealthy alcohol use are risk factors for acute exacerbation of COPD in people with HIV

Uncontrolled HIV linked to faster lung function decline

Presenter Michael Drummond. Photo by Liz Highleyman / aidsmap.com

Breathtaking mortality: bacterial pneumonia and HIV

Smoking and its consequences: studies probe quitting, relapse and lung disease