Lung Function and Respiratory Symptoms Features of Smoker among University Students

Introduction: Smoking habit still becomes one of the problems in Indonesia with high number active smokers university students. is causes several conditions respiratory symptoms and risk factor multiple case lung function impairment. This study aimed to examine characteristic its relationship among student Depok, Indonesia. Methods: was a cross-sectional using American Thoracic Society (ATS) questionnaire for Brinkman index smoking habits. Lung examined EasyOne® Air Spirometer. Results: participated by 116 male students who are smokers. found that majority respondents fell into mild category (96.56%) complained (74.14%). impairment 15.5% (8.6% obstructive 6.9% restrictive disorder). There no significant between habits respondents. Conclusion: characteristics were categorized as habit, followed appearance However, there or function. issue needs be paid attention strengthen campaign prevent initiation help cessation young adults early possible.