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Smoker's Lung: Pathology Photo Essay »
Smokers lung introduction
Cigarette smoking is associated with a wide variety of abnormalities throughout the body that cause not only illness, but also, all too often, death. Indeed, if all deaths from diseases related to smoking (lung disease, heart disease, and cancers of many different organs) were considered, a case could be made for cigarette smoking as the leading cause of death in industrialized countries. Ironically, it is also the most preventable cause of death in our society!
This photo essay will focus on smoker's lung. The term "smoker's lung" refers to the structural and functional abnormalities (diseases) in the lung caused by cigarette smoking. First, the normal structure and function of the lung will be described and illustrated. Then, the structural and functional abnormalities caused by smoking will be described and illustrated.
What is the structure of the normal lung?
We have a right lung and ...
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OVERDOSE
In case of overdose, standard supportive measures should be instituted as required.
Varenicline has been shown to be dialyzed in patients with end stage renal disease [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY], however, there is no experience in dialysis following overdose.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
CHANTIX is contraindicated in patients with a known history of serious hypersensitivity reactions or skin reactions to CHANTIX
Last reviewed on RxList: 2/2/2012
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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