In 1964, 44% of the American population smoked. By 2002, the percentage of Americans that\tsmoke had been cut in half (Mulvihill et al., 2006). Many states have banned smoking in\tpublic buildings, and some states have either banned or are considering a ban on smoking in\ta car when young children are present.\t\u00b7 Resource: “Smoking and COPD: Some Common Questions”\ufffd article\t\u00b7 Due Date: Day 2 [Main] forum\t\u00b7 Read the “Smoking and COPD: Some Common Questions”\ufffd article listed on this week’s\tElectronic Reserve Reading page.\t\u00b7 Post your response to the following: Your cousin Stella, who lives 300 miles away, has\tsmoked nearly a pack a day for about 5 years. Lately, she has been complaining about\tshortness of breath more than usual, but she doesn’t think she needs to see a doctor.\tWhat would you say to Stella that might convince her to have a doctor evaluate her\tsymptoms? What would you say regarding the impact of smoking on her respiratory\thealth? How is her respiratory function different from “normal”\ufffd respiratory function? Back\tup the statements in your email to Stella with at least two facts from the “Smoking and\tCOPD”\ufffd article listed on this week’s Electronic Reserve Reading page.\t\u00b7 Respond to your classmates by offering suggestions that would make the email to Stella\tmore convincing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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