The progression of chronic bronchitis is best halted by which intervention?
A) Regular use of bronchodilators
B) Smoking cessation
C) Postural chest drainage techniques
D) Identification of early signs of infection

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By the time an individual seeks medical care for symptoms,considerable airway damage is present.If the individual stops smoking,then disease progression can be halted.If smoking is stopped before symptoms occur,then the risk of chronic bronchitis decreases considerably and eventually reaches that of nonsmokers.The other interventions,although appropriate,are not directed toward halting the progression of the disease process.

The Progression of Chronic Bronchitis Is Best Halted by Which