RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Tobacco use in relation to COPD and asthma
JF European Respiratory Journal
JO Eur Respir J
FD European Respiratory Society
SP 438
OP 445
DO 10.1183/09031936.00124506
VO 29
IS 3
A1 M. N. Hylkema
A1 P. J. Sterk
A1 W. I. de Boer
A1 D. S. Postma
YR 2007
UL http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/29/3/438.abstract
AB Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Hundreds of millions of individuals still smoke, affecting their health as well as that of their peers, family and offspring. Smoking is a well-established prime risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hampers the response to treatment in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In the present paper, new concepts are discussed with respect to pathology, treatment, smoking cessation and tobacco control. Recommendations for future directions are given.