Factors Associated With Smoking Cessation Attempts in Asthmatics.

Asthma is a common disorder affecting about 8% of adults in the U.S. Smoking is one factor that is associated with exacerbations of the disease.

Trends in lung cancer incidence rates, Oklahoma 2005-2010.

Purpose: Lung cancer is the second most frequently diagnosed cancer among men and women in the United States. With cigarette smoking causing the majority of cases, patterns in lung cancer are often monitored to understand the impact of anti-tobacco efforts. The purpose of this research was to investigate trends in lung cancer incidence rates for the period 2005-2010 in Oklahoma.

Palliative and end-of-life care for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases: American College of Chest Physicians position statement.

Acute and chronic pulmonary and cardiac diseases often have a high mortality rate, and can be a source of significant suffering. Palliative care, as described by the Institute of Medicine, "seeks to prevent, relieve, reduce or soothe the symptoms of disease or disorder without effecting a cure..

Preventive medicine and the Oklahoma City Veterans' Affairs Medical Center.

Beginning in 1996, the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center has implemented a preventive medicine program. This program includes such steps as tobacco and alcohol counseling, control of chronic illness and appropriate reminders and record-keeping. The results are promising.