Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

COPD: Management Using Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids01:26

COPD: Management Using Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids

1.2K
Chronic obstructive pulmonary isease (COPD) involves a group of progressive lung disorders characterized by persistent airflow limitation and chronic respiratory symptoms. Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS), encompassing features of both asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a group of progressive lung disorders that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and refractory (non-reversible) asthma. ACOS leads to complex clinical presentations that combine the inflammatory...
1.2K
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-V: Management01:29

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-V: Management

3.3K
Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) involves a multifaceted approach to reduce symptoms, prevent exacerbations, improve overall health status, and slow disease progression. Key strategies include lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, supportive therapies, and, in some cases, surgery. Here is an overview of the primary COPD management strategies:
Smoking Cessation
3.3K
Drug Dependence01:17

Drug Dependence

1.9K
Medications are typically administered to achieve therapeutic effects. Some drugs can modify an individual's mood and perception, frequently resulting in various enjoyable experiences. However, this can result in drug dependency, a condition marked by continuous drug use despite potential negative consequences. Drug dependency primarily falls into two categories: psychological and physical dependence. Psychological dependence occurs when the pleasurable feelings induced by the drug...
1.9K
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-I: Introduction01:20

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-I: Introduction

4.0K
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-lasting respiratory condition requiring continuous attention and care. It is a progressive lung disease that leads to breathing challenges due to airflow obstruction. It manifests as persistent respiratory symptoms and restricted airflow resulting from abnormalities in the airways and alveoli, usually due to long-term exposure to harmful particles or gases. COPD mainly consists of two primary conditions: emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
4.0K
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-V: Nursing Management01:30

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-V: Nursing Management

5.4K
Nursing management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is crucial for providing thorough care and support to patients. Nurses play an integral role in this process through detailed assessment, careful planning, targeted interventions, and ongoing evaluation. Here's an overview of the critical steps in nursing management for COPD.
Assessment
5.4K
Antiasthma Drugs: Methylxanthines01:24

Antiasthma Drugs: Methylxanthines

2.0K
Theophylline, a member of the methylxanthine class of bronchodilators, has long been used in asthma management. While its exact mechanism of action is not fully understood, it is believed to have multiple effects on various cellular processes.
Theophylline is thought to inhibit phosphodiesterase enzymes, increasing intracellular levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). This rise in cAMP and cGMP concentrations stimulates cardiac function,...
2.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Executive Summary of the Consensus Document on the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections in adults, children and adolescents.

Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica (English ed.)·2026
Same author

Comparative Evaluation of Adeno-Associated Virus and Lentivirus Mediated Gene Transfer in Adult Rat Optic Nerve.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·2026
Same author

Comparative evaluation of adeno-associated virus and lentivirus mediated gene transfer in adult rat optic nerve.

Experimental eye research·2026
Same author

<i>In silico</i> evaluation of soursop (<i>Annona muricata</i>) leaf compound interactions with CYP450 and their potential impact on systemic cancer therapies.

Toxicology reports·2026
Same author

Transcript-Specific DNA Methylation Alterations of the RASSF1 Locus in Cancer Cells.

Genes, chromosomes & cancer·2026
Same author

Comparison of psychometric methods for examining the factor structure of the Supportive Care Needs Survey- Short Form (SCNS-SF34) in Colombian cancer patients.

International journal of psychological research·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 2, 2026

Electroencephalographic, Heart Rate, and Galvanic Skin Response Assessment for an Advertising Perception Study: Application to Antismoking Public Service Announcements
06:39

Electroencephalographic, Heart Rate, and Galvanic Skin Response Assessment for an Advertising Perception Study: Application to Antismoking Public Service Announcements

Published on: August 28, 2017

16.8K

[Recommendations for smoking cessation in Colombia].

Luz Helena Alba1, Raúl Murillo2, Nelci Becerra3

  • 1Departamento de Medicina Preventiva y Social, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, D.C, Colombia.

Biomedica : Revista Del Instituto Nacional De Salud
|March 22, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Effective smoking cessation therapies for Colombian adults include counseling and medications like NRT, bupropion, and varenicline. Combining nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) enhances cessation success rates.

More Related Videos

Impact Assessment of Repeated Exposure of Organotypic 3D Bronchial and Nasal Tissue Culture Models to Whole Cigarette Smoke
09:50

Impact Assessment of Repeated Exposure of Organotypic 3D Bronchial and Nasal Tissue Culture Models to Whole Cigarette Smoke

Published on: February 12, 2015

11.3K
Oromucosal as an Alternative Method for Administration of Cannabis Products in Rodents
03:43

Oromucosal as an Alternative Method for Administration of Cannabis Products in Rodents

Published on: August 22, 2025

769

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 2, 2026

Electroencephalographic, Heart Rate, and Galvanic Skin Response Assessment for an Advertising Perception Study: Application to Antismoking Public Service Announcements
06:39

Electroencephalographic, Heart Rate, and Galvanic Skin Response Assessment for an Advertising Perception Study: Application to Antismoking Public Service Announcements

Published on: August 28, 2017

16.8K
Impact Assessment of Repeated Exposure of Organotypic 3D Bronchial and Nasal Tissue Culture Models to Whole Cigarette Smoke
09:50

Impact Assessment of Repeated Exposure of Organotypic 3D Bronchial and Nasal Tissue Culture Models to Whole Cigarette Smoke

Published on: February 12, 2015

11.3K
Oromucosal as an Alternative Method for Administration of Cannabis Products in Rodents
03:43

Oromucosal as an Alternative Method for Administration of Cannabis Products in Rodents

Published on: August 22, 2025

769

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Context:

  • Smoking is a leading risk factor for chronic diseases in Colombia.
  • Clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for smoking cessation need adaptation for the Colombian context.

Purpose:

  • To adapt existing clinical practice guidelines for smoking cessation therapies.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for Colombian adults seeking to quit smoking.

Summary:

  • Searched multiple databases for CPGs on smoking cessation, evaluating 5 for adaptation.
  • Brief/intensive counseling, NRT, bupropion, and varenicline demonstrated efficacy (5.1%-22.7% cessation rate increase).
  • Combined NRT showed significant efficacy (OR 1.9); alternative therapies lacked evidence.

Impact:

  • Identified effective smoking cessation interventions for implementation in Colombia.
  • Highlights the need for standardized counseling formats and further economic evaluations.
  • Recommendations support public health initiatives to reduce smoking-related disease burden.