Publications by authors named "Alba Moretta"
Short-Term Benefits of Smoking Cessation Improve Respiratory Function and Metabolism in Smokers.
Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Cigarette smoke is the leading preventable cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and smoking cessation can improve respiratory and metabolic health.
- A study assessed current smokers' respiratory functions and metabolic changes after one month of quitting using various tests and methods, including spirometry and blood samples.
- Results showed significant improvements in lung function, reduced exhaled carbon monoxide levels, increased vitamin D, and lower cholesterol after one month of smoking cessation, highlighting the benefits of quitting.