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Newest firstBackground Cannabis may cause chronic pulmonary disease. Prior studies have been limited by low cannabis exposure, lack of data on tobacco cigarettes, and/or limited numbers of those without tobacco cigarette use. Objective To examine whether inhaled cannabis associated with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, independent of tobacco cigarettes. Design Cross-sectional analysis of population-based, nat…
Open article record in new tab ↗OBJECTIVES: Respiratory diseases are the leading cause of hospitalization in Nunavik (northern Québec, Canada) and contribute to disparities in life expectancy with the rest of Canada. As part of Qanuilirpitaa? 2017, a cross-sectional population-based health survey, we sought to describe the prevalence of respiratory health indicators, including the first estimate of airway obstruction based on spirometry in an In…
Background Heroin smokers have high rates of COPD, respiratory morbidity, hospital admission, and mortality. We assessed the natural history of symptoms and lung function in this population over time. Methods A cohort of heroin smokers with COPD was followed for 18 to 24 months. At baseline and follow-up, respiratory symptoms were measured by the Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale (MRC) and the COPD Assessment…