[Respiratory Complications in Patients With Nicotine Addiction].
[Respiratory complications in patients with nicotine addiction].
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Przegl Lek. 2012; 69(10): 1170-2
Tamowicz B, Mikstacki A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of major causes of chronic morbidity and mortality both in Poland and throughout the world. Tobacco smoking is one of the best documented risk factors for COPD. In critically ill patients symptoms associated with the withdrawal syndrome are particularly evident during the process of weaning from mechanical ventilation. The present study outlines the case of a patient treated in the anaesthesiology and intensive therapy unit due to respiratory failure secondary to ischaemic stroke, exacerbation of COPD and septic complications, with a documented history of nicotine dependence syndrome.
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[Nasal drops addiction–the case report].
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Przegl Lek. 2012; 69(10): 1168-9
Korzeniowska K, Simon K, Jab?ecka A
The article describes the case of 34-years old man, who has used nasal drops with xylomethazoline for three years. Health consequence of uncontrolled use of the drops and treatment were prescribed. Described problem confirms the need of physicians and pharmacists cooperation to limit the problem of drug-addiction.
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[Critical care of patients with nicotine addiction].
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Przegl Lek. 2012; 69(10): 1160-2
Mikstacki A, Tamowicz B
Tabacco smoking is a major public health problem. The evidence demonstrates that smokers are over-represented among the patients with severe diseases. Smoking in the significant way influence the prognosis related to the outcome of treatment and the length of stay in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Recent studies confirmed that smoking has an independent dose-related adverse effect on mortality of critically ill patients. This review covers the issues connected with critically ill patients addicted to nicotine emphasizing the problems that could occur during their stay in ICU. Identifying patients at risk of complication at ICU may lead to earlier intervention in routine clinical practice.
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Smoking and endocrine disorders.
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Przegl Lek. 2012; 69(10): 1147-8
Stangierski A, Warmuz-Stangierska I, Czarnywojtek A, Zdanowska J, Glowacka M, Stangierski R, Rucha?a M
Patients suffering from endocrine disorders, which affect the function of central nervous system, need a special care and approach in the process of smoking cessation. The process of informing about negative effects of smoking addiction, including potential aggravation of the disease, has to be specially tailored to the need of the patient and the type of the disease. The informing physician should also serve as a model by not smoking and try to confirm the patient about positive benefits of quitting smoking.
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