Number 3: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease -- Stopping Smoking: It is Never Too Late

Smoking is the main cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and the function of the lungs in smokers deteriorates with time at a much faster rate than in nonsmokers or ex-smokers. Smokers with chronic lung disease can often function better, breathe more easily and cough less, just by stoppin...

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Main Author: Douglas MC Wilson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2000-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2000/279216
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description Smoking is the main cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and the function of the lungs in smokers deteriorates with time at a much faster rate than in nonsmokers or ex-smokers. Smokers with chronic lung disease can often function better, breathe more easily and cough less, just by stopping smoking. They require less medication (puffers, etc) and the deterioration of lung function is slowed. Within 24 h, the amount of carbon monoxide in the lungs and blood returns to normal, allowing more oxygen to supply body functions.
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Number 3: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease -- Stopping Smoking: It is Never Too Late
Canadian Respiratory Journal
title Number 3: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease -- Stopping Smoking: It is Never Too Late
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