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P: Prevent deterioration

P: Prevent deterioration	Evidence level
Smoking cessation reduces the rate of decline of lung function	I
Treatment of nicotine dependence is effective and should be offered to smokers in addition to counselling	I
Influenza vaccination reduces the risk of exacerbations, hospitalisation and death	I
Mucolytics may reduce the frequency and duration of exacerbations	II
Long-term oxygen therapy (>15h/day) prolongs life in hypoxaemic patients (Pao₂ <55mmHg, or 7.3kPa)	I

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