Posted: July 19th, 2016

Imagine that your cousin Kristin has smoked nearly a pack a day for about 5 years. Lately, she has been complaining about shortness of breath more than usual, but she does not think she needs to see a doctor

Imagine that your cousin Kristin has smoked nearly a pack a day for about 5 years. Lately, she has been complaining about shortness of breath more than usual, but she does not think she needs to see a doctor. What is the impact of smoking on respiratory health? How is Kristen’s respiratory function different from normal respiratory function and what might you say to her to convince her to be evaluated by a doctor?