Not nicotine, but an abundant amount of toxic chemicals produced by the combustion of tobacco are the cause of well-known health problems. E-cigarette vapor contains no or only minimal quantities of potentially harmful substances. Hence it can be assumed ...
COPD Therapy in Practice and Hospital: Preventing Exacerbations, Improving PrognosisAbstract. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a disease increasing worldwide. The main risk factor is cigarette smoking. Within time, the chronic bronchial ...
Side Effects of Smoking CessationAbstract. We present the case of a clozapine intoxication associated with aspiration pneumonia due to smoking cessation. Clozapine is mainly metabolized by CYP1A2. CYP1A2 is induced by ...
PneumoLaus: Prevalence of Lung Function Abnormalities in a Sample of the General Population of LausanneAbstract. Reduced lung function predicts increased mortality. The prevalence of spirometric abnormalities ...