Environmental tobacco smoke and adult asthma

被引:29
作者
Eisner, MD
机构
[1] Univ Calif San Francisco, Div Environm & Occupat Med, Dept Med, San Francisco, CA 94117 USA
[2] Univ Calif San Francisco, Div Pulm & Crit Care Med, Dept Med, San Francisco, CA 94117 USA
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10.1016/S0272-5231(02)00033-3
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R56 [呼吸系及胸部疾病];
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Environmental tobacco smoke exposure (ETS) is common in the general US population and among adults with asthma. The epidemiologic evidence indicates that ETS exposure is a risk factor for new-onset adult asthma. Among adults with established disease, ETS exposure seems to be a cause of asthma exacerbation. These findings should provide further support for policies aimed at creating smoke-free environments.
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