The Fagerstr öm Test for Nicotine Dependence, as a prognostic factor, in current smokers with and without COPD: A cross-sectional study in northern Greece

CONCLUSION: The Fagerström score appears to indicate a higher probability for COPD and lung function deterioration when assessed along with age in current smokers. Smoking cessation support programs are fundamental to COPD prevention and management.PMID:38476003 | DOI:10.1177/14799731241235213

Source: Chronic Respiratory Disease - March 13, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Efthymia Papadopoulou Anna-Bettina Haidich Alexander Mathioudakis Drosos Tsavlis Konstantina Papadopoulou Rena Oikonomidou Panagiotis Bogiatzidis Stavros Tryfon Source Type: research