Date Published
March 13, 2023
Updated For
ALS PCS Version ALS PCS Version 5.2
Question:
Does Vaping or marijuana use count towards the 20 pack-year history of smoking.
Answer:
No. Although these activities likely contribute to lung damage and suspect that in the setting of a patient experiencing bronchoconstriction symptoms, there is an element of pulmonary injury. However, in order to meet the Condition of 20 pack-year history of smoking for administration of Dexamethasone, we currently count only .
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