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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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2013-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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