Introduction The diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires the demonstration of poorly reversible airflow obstruction (defined by a forced expiratory volume in 1s [FEV1]/forced vital capacity [FVC] ratio
Introduction On account of their demanding academic environment chronic low back (CLBP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder among medical students, which is particularly worrying. Smoking is a risk factor that is known to cause various […]
Introduction In COPD patients, mucus plugs are associated with lower lung function, worse quality of life, higher all-cause mortality, and a higher rate of exacerbations. The aim of the study was to determine whether subjects […]
Objective The aim was to examine reasons for retraction and rates of article retraction in the field of smoking. Material and methods We conducted an observational study and searched the largest database of articles that […]
Pharmacological treatments for smoking associated with psychological counseling triple the chances of quitting. However, the accessibility of these drugs is limited by their financial cost. With this review we aim to demonstrate the effect of […]
Introduction The professional dedicated to respiratory health has an exemplary role in tobacco control, promoting smoking cessation in their patients. However, multiple circumstances cause a low implementation. Therefore, the objective of the study is to […]