Abstract
Abstract Background: Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease with an unknown etiology. The role of smoking in the development of sarcoidosis remains unclear. We study the association of smoking with sarcoidosis. Methods: Articles reporting the association between smoking and sarcoidosis till June 01, 2023, were retrieved from PubMed and Cochrane Database. A random effect model was used to perform meta-analysis. Results: After screening 192 records, we included seven studies. The total sample size was 1642 cases of sarcoidosis and 4207 controls. The pooled odds ratio was 0.55 (95% confidence interval 0.38–0.79), implying a negative association between sarcoidosis and smoking. Conclusion: There is a decreased risk of sarcoidosis among smokers compared to nonsmokers. Further research is required to ascertain the association between smoking and sarcoidosis.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
