Management of stable COPD : smoking cessation ( PULMO HANDBOOK OF COPD )
1. Points · Smoking is an addiction and a chronic relapsing disorder. · Smoking should be routinely evaluated whenever a patient presents to a healthcare facility · All smokers should be offered the best chance to treat this disorder. · Permanent remissions can be achieved in a substantial percentage of smokers with currently available treatments. · Successful treatment of this disorder can have a substantial benefit in reducing many secondary complications of which chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one. · Smoking cessation activities and support for its implementation should be integrated into the healthcare system. 2. Background A. Smoking as a primary disorder Cigarette smoking is an addiction and a chronic relapsing disorder regarded as a primary disorder by the Department of Health and Human Services Guidelines in the USA and by the World Health Organization. Therefore, treating tobacco use