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Newest firstBackgroundSubstance use is a problem that affects people all over the world and is prevalent in different age groups. The lungs in particular, with their unique exposure to the environment and the bloodstream, are vulnerable to damage from substance use and can affect lung function. Efforts have generally focused on cigarettes, while there is little research on different substances of use. The study aimed to detec…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThe prevalence of COPD is increasing with age. However, the effects of age-dependent decline in lung function on diagnosis and treatment of COPD in nonagenarians are uncertain. ObjectivesTo determine performance of spirometry, prescription of COPD medications, and COPD-related acute care visits and hospitalizations in patients 90 years and older with physician-diagnosed COPD. MethodsHealth records of 166…
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