Collecting tissue and fluid samples to study lung disease causes

This research study is collecting biological samples — blood, urine, and airway cells — from both healthy people and people with lung diseases like COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and others. By comparing samples from healthy individuals to those with lung disease, researchers hope to understand the genetic and cellular differences that cause these conditions and lead to better treatments.

Lung diseases are complex, and scientists still don't fully understand what causes them or why they progress differently in different people. By studying biological samples from a large group of people, researchers can identify the genetic and molecular patterns that contribute to these diseases, which could eventually lead to new treatments and better ways to care for patients.