Effect of Cigarette and Cigar Smoking on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate

Background: Tobacco smoking in India has been increasing alarmingly. Smoking is a known risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers, especially, the lung cancer. The percentage prevalence of cigarette smoking (18.5%) and cigar smoking...

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Main Authors: TAMBI MEDABALA, RAO B.N., GLAD MOHESH M.I., PRAVEEN KUMAR M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2013-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3342/16-%206726_E(%20_%20)_PF1(%20_%20)_F(H)_PF1(Rita_P)_PFA(NC).pdf