Tobacco Cessation in Practice

Description

In recognition of Love Your Lungs Day, October 18, 2026, this episode focuses on evidence-based strategies to support tobacco cessation in pulmonary and critical care practice. Review practical behavioral approaches for busy clinicians, including motivational interviewing, the stages of change model, and how to apply the 5 As (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange) in a brief visit. This podcast covers pharmacotherapy, including how to select and dose nicotine replacement therapy, varenicline, and bupropion, along with an update on cytisinicline. It also explores the evidence on e- cigarettes as a smoking cessation tool and where current guidelines stand. Listen to gain practical strategies for counseling patients, choosing treatment, and approaching smoking cessation as a shared effort.

The development of this podcast was reviewed by Chetana R. Pendkar, MBBS, FCCP

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On-Demand

Release on Nov 06, 2026 12:00 AM Central Standard Time
Expires on Oct 31, 2027

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