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American Cancer Society expands lung cancer screening guidelines for cigarette smokers

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Most lung cancer screening guidelines hinge on how much people smoked tobacco and when they last smoked, but the American Cancer Society now says it doesn’t matter how long ago they quit. That means the equivalent of a pack a day for 20 years, which includes two packs a day for 10 years or four packs a day for five years.

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Why is asthma worse at night?

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Smoking: Smoking weakens lung function and irritates your airways. In fact, research shows the incidence of asthma is higher if a patient’s mother smoked during pregnancy. Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke if at all possible. The right pillow height matters more than you may think for lung function at night.

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month – 6 Ways Your Pharmacy Can Participate

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The American Cancer Society estimates that 236,740 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in 2022, with 130,180 of those resulting in death. Lung Cancer risk factors that through lifestyle choices can be mitigated include smoking tobacco, secondhand smoke, and exposure to radon and asbestos. Get Involved on Social Media.

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Consensus statement on climate change and respiratory health issued by European Respiratory Society

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Guidance on how global warming can be addressed in clinical practice has been outlined by the European Respiratory Society (ERS) in its latest consensus statement on climate change and respiratory health.

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Cytisinicline – the solution to stop smoking?

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Dr Cindy Jacobs, chief medical officer of Achieve Life Sciences discusses the potential of cytisinicline therapy for smoking cessation. . Many experts and professional societies recommend that smokers who switch to e?cigarettes Cytisinicline is currently being evaluated in clinical studies as a smoking cessation therapy.

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Particulate matter in air pollution might cause lung cancer in non-smokers

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Exposure to particulate matter in air pollution is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer in people who have never smoked. micrometers, leads to an 18% higher risk of lung cancer among those who had never smoked. However, the mechanisms driving this increased risk among those who do not smoke has remained unclear.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: U.K. launches pilot to expand access to weight loss drugs; European Union approves RSV vaccine

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We are unexpectedly hunkering down due to a steady stream of smoke wafting our way from north of the border. Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. Well, sort of. The world is changing, yes? Nonetheless, the middle of the week is here and so we will congratulate you on making it this far.