BACKGROUND: Tobacco smoking in India has been increasing alarmingly. Smoking is a known risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers, especially, the lung cancer. The percentage prevalence of cigarette smoking (18.5%) and cigar smoking (4%) in males is high in Andhra Pradesh compared to other southern states. There is not enough scientific literature to correlate about intensity of cigarette and cigar smoking and their impact on lung function though high prevalence is reported in Andhra Pradesh, India. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine whether PEFR differs between cigarette and cigar smokers compared to non-smokers and also to estimate the intensity of cigarette and cigar smoking on PEFR. METHODS: PEFR was recorded in cigarette smokers (n=49) and cigar smokers (n=10) as well as in non-smokers (n=64) using Wright's mini Peak Flow Meter. RESULTS: PEFR is decreased in both cigarette as well in cigar smokers compared to non-smokers and the magnitude of decline was higher in cigar smoking elderly individuals. CONCLUSION: The intensity of cigarette and cigar smoking (pack-years) emerged as the main variable to influence airway obstruction in smokers that caused greater reduction in PEFR.
BACKGROUND:Tobacco smoking in India has been increasing alarmingly. Smoking is a known risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers, especially, the lung cancer. The percentage prevalence of cigarette smoking (18.5%) and cigar smoking (4%) in males is high in Andhra Pradesh compared to other southern states. There is not enough scientific literature to correlate about intensity of cigarette and cigar smoking and their impact on lung function though high prevalence is reported in Andhra Pradesh, India. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine whether PEFR differs between cigarette and cigar smokers compared to non-smokers and also to estimate the intensity of cigarette and cigar smoking on PEFR. METHODS: PEFR was recorded in cigarette smokers (n=49) and cigar smokers (n=10) as well as in non-smokers (n=64) using Wright's mini Peak Flow Meter. RESULTS: PEFR is decreased in both cigarette as well in cigar smokers compared to non-smokers and the magnitude of decline was higher in cigar smoking elderly individuals. CONCLUSION: The intensity of cigarette and cigar smoking (pack-years) emerged as the main variable to influence airway obstruction in smokers that caused greater reduction in PEFR.
Authors: Lorenzo Bonomo; Anna Rita Larici; Fabio Maggi; Francesco Schiavon; Riccardo Berletti Journal: Radiol Clin North Am Date: 2008-07 Impact factor: 2.303
Authors: James D Sargent; Michael J Halenar; Kathryn C Edwards; Steven Woloshin; Lisa Schwartz; Jennifer Emond; Susanne Tanski; Kristie A Taylor; John P Pierce; Jason Liu; Maciej L Goniewicz; Raymond Niaura; Gabriella Anic; Yanling Chen; Priscilla Callahan-Lyon; Lisa D Gardner; Theresa Thekkudan; Nicolette Borek; Heather L Kimmel; K Michael Cummings; Andrew Hyland; Mary Brunette Journal: Nicotine Tob Res Date: 2022-10-17 Impact factor: 5.825