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Does the patient smoke, or have they ever smoked? It is important to obtain a clear account of total smoking exposure over the years so as to assess the patient’s risk for diseases such as lung cancer or COPD. Pack‐year history should be calculated as follows: smoking one pack (20 cigarettes) per day for 1 year equates to 1 pack‐year. Does the patient keep any pets or participate in any sports (e.g. diving) or hobbies (e.g. pigeon racing) that might be important in assessing the lung disease?