A 2011 study found that adults 50 and over with COPD had nearly twice the risk of developing shingles as those without COPD

There is a well-established association between cigarette smoking and mental disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder and schizophrenia),[1] with 36% of persons with mental health diagnoses versus just 19% of the United States (U.S.) general population being smokers.[2] Similarly, persons who abuse alcohol, marijuana or hard drugs are likely to smoke cigarettes,[36] with 70% of persons who received past year treatment for substance abuse being smokers.[7] Persons with mental health and substance abuse problems start smoking at a younger age[8] and have higher levels of dependence,[9, 10] and persons with mental illness smoke 45% of cigarettes in the U.S.[9] Smokers who are mentally ill have higher rates of psychiatric symptoms, more psychiatric hospitalizations and poorer treatment outcomes.[1113] There are also differences in health behaviors, such as smoking, by gender and socioeconomic status

Heart disease patients may find marijuana alleviates some of their symptoms, such as pain and nausea
A professional inspection often identifies visible mold, while testing is helpful for larger contamination issues or indoor air quality concerns