From reduced smoking to quitting: improvements in COPD symptoms and lung function: a case report.
This case report describes a smoker with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who had given up on trying to stop smoking because of many failed attempts. The patient, a 55-year-old woman, was, however, interested in reducing smoking and harm. During a long reduction phase, aided by nicotine replacement, the patient gained self-confidence, despite a depressive episode, and was finally able to quit smoking completely. Spirometry revealed several major improvements after reduction and abstinence.
Smokers Information Center and Fagerstrom Consulting, Helsingborg, Sweden. Karl.Fagerstrom@swipnet.se
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D016540:Smoking Cessation; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D016896:Treatment Outcome