Date Published

March 13, 2023

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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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