Number 3: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease -- Stopping Smoking: It is Never Too Late. Issue 3 (3rd June 2000)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wilson, Douglas MC
• Is Part Of: Canadian respiratory journal. Volume 7:Issue 3(2000)
• Page Start: 227
• Page End: 228
• Publication Date: 2000-06-03
• Subjects: Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiration -- Canada -- Periodicals; Respiration; Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Canada; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1155/2000/279216
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1198-2241

Abstract

Abstract : 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.