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According to epidemiological forecasts, the incidence and mortality related to chronic diseases of the respiratory tract will be increasing systematically due to, among others, the growing number of persons above the age of 65, the pollution of the natural environment and smoking. In the opinion of the World Health Organisation, smoking is the main reason for diseases associated with the progress of civilisation, closely related to the respiratory tract. The Supreme Audit Office, taking the above factors into account, conducted the first coordinated audit in this area.