Smoking Cessation Archives - Pulmonology Advisor

Other important management strategies include avoiding triggers whenever possible, such as exposure to tobacco smoke and occupational and environmental irritants.7 Some patients may benefit from avoiding strong perfumes and other strongly scented products. Using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter and a humidifier might be beneficial in some cases.7 Most patients require multifaceted interventions to optimize results.7 Some patients have been reported to benefit from nasal rinsing and irrigation with saline, particularly in the setting of postnasal drip.3,11 Nasal rinsing is recommended before use of any nasal medications so that the nasal lining is cleansed and topical medications are not rinsed away prematurely.3,11 If patients are found to have drug-induced NAR, they might require adjustments to their medication regimen. If relief of symptoms is not obtained after repeated interventions, surgical consultation might be warranted in some patients.3,11

Health System Tobacco Cessation May Aid Smokers Trying to Quit

July 14, 2022

Health system-based tobacco cessation care may aid tobacco abstinence better than referral to a community-based quitline (QL).

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E-Cigarettes May Be Better Than Nicotine Patches for Pregnant Women

May 20, 2022

Electronic cigarettes may help women who are pregnant to stop smoking, according to a study published online.

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1.3 Million Smokers May Quit if US Bans Menthol Cigarettes

May 3, 2022

If the United States were to institute a ban on menthol cigarettes, 1.3 million smokers are estimated to quit.

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Many Doctors Unaware of Benefits of E-Cigarettes for Quitting Smoking

April 21, 2022

Many physicians incorrectly believe all tobacco products are equally harmful, according to a study published online.

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Benefits of Smoking Cessation Quantified in Patients With ASCVD

April 12, 2022

For patients with ASCVD, the treatment benefit of smoking cessation is equivalent to the use of targeted pharmaceutical interventions in persistent smokers.

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E-Cigarettes to Quit Smoking May Not Result in Success

February 10, 2022

Electronic cigarettes are not as helpful as other smoking cessation aids in helping smokers successfully quit.

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Combinatorial Therapies With Varenicline Most Effective for Smoking Cessation

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

January 21, 2022

In this study, researchers investigated how smoking cessation medicines compare with respect to their, clinical effectiveness, safety, and cost effectiveness.

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Smoking Cessation Rates No Different With Varenicline Combo, Extension

October 21, 2021

For adults smoking five cigarettes/day or more, smoking cessation rates do not differ for those treated with varenicline plus nicotine patch therapy.

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E-Cigarette Use Associated With Increased Odds of Asthma and COPD

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Brandon May

October 18, 2021

Researchers evaluated the relationship between e-cigarettes and obstructive pulmonary diseases, taking into account age, gender, ethnicity, and body mass index.

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Enhanced Therapy Helps Expectant Fathers Quit Smoking

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Heather R. Johnson

September 28, 2021

Investigators assessed the effectiveness of a combined smoking cessation intervention involving expectant fathers.