Respiratory tract infections: another reason not to smoke

Smoking is a risk factor for a number of pulmonary infections, probably because of its adverse effects on respiratory defenses. It is associated with increased morbidity and mortality from pneumonia and influenza, as well as more days lost from work from lesser respiratory infections. Patients who s...

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Published inCleveland Clinic journal of medicine Vol. 72; no. 10; pp. 916 - 920
Main Authors Murin, Susan, Bilello, Kathryn Smith
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2005
Subjects
Common Cold
Herpesvirus 3, Human - pathogenicity
Humans
Influenza, Human
Pneumonia - virology
Pneumonia, Bacterial
Respiratory Tract Infections - classification
Respiratory Tract Infections - etiology
Risk Factors
Smoking - adverse effects
Tuberculosis
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Summary:Smoking is a risk factor for a number of pulmonary infections, probably because of its adverse effects on respiratory defenses. It is associated with increased morbidity and mortality from pneumonia and influenza, as well as more days lost from work from lesser respiratory infections. Patients who smoke need to be informed about their increased risk of respiratory infections and of the benefits of both being vaccinated and stopping smoking.
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ISSN:0891-1150
1939-2869
DOI:10.3949/ccjm.72.10.916