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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease primary prevention

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Smoking cessation, control of air pollutants and decrease job exposure to dusts or fumes are the main preventive measures for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Primary Prevention

Primary Prevention

Effective measures for the primary prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease include:[1]

  • Smoking cessation or decreasing the number of cigarettes
  • Avoiding air pollutants
  • Decreased environmental exposure to irritants
  • Use of physical barriers such as masks and gown
References

References

  1. ↑ Joy M (2004). “Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease”. N. Engl. J. Med. 351 (14): 1461–3, author reply 1461–3. PMID 15459997.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Philip Marcus, M.D., M.P.H. [2]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3]; Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [4]