As a result, between 1980 and 2018, menthol cigarettes were responsible for 1.5 million new smokers and 157,000 deaths among Black Americans
doi: 10.1186/1741-7015-8-84
Low Immunity and Chronic Respiratory Conditions For people with weakened immune systems or chronic respiratory issues like COPD, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, or a history of asbestos exposure, using a filter with a MERV rating between 13 and 16 is recommended
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Long-term antibiotic therapy reduces the number of acute exacerbations of COPD and improves health-related quality of life, but it also increases the risk of bacterial resistance (96)