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When address the smoking problem
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Strategy
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During each medical visit
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Encourage asthmatics to stop smoking; offer advice and information about structured programs to stop smoking.
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Whenever possible
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Motivate asthmatics to avoid exposure to secondary cigarette smoke
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Advice for parents and caregivers
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Do not allow smoking in the environments in which children live, especially in sleeping room and automobiles.
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In the initial evaluation of the patient
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In patients with a history of smoking > 10 pack-years, evaluate the possibility of Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)
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