When address the smoking problem | Strategy |
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During each medical visit | Encourage asthmatics to stop smoking; offer advice and information about structured programs to stop smoking. |
Whenever possible | Motivate asthmatics to avoid exposure to secondary cigarette smoke |
Advice for parents and caregivers | Do not allow smoking in the environments in which children live, especially in sleeping room and automobiles. |
In the initial evaluation of the patient | In patients with a history of smoking > 10 pack-years, evaluate the possibility of Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS) |