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  • Medical Science
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Smoking cessation offers significant benefits for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
  • Quitting smoking improves quality of life and reduces mortality risk.
  • Smoking is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate effective strategies for smoking cessation in hospitalized patients.
  • To assess the role of pharmacological aids and counseling in smoking cessation.
  • To determine the efficacy and safety of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of pharmacological treatments like nicotine replacement therapy and varenicline.
  • Analysis of combined therapy effectiveness (counseling plus pharmacotherapy).
  • Evaluation of evidence regarding e-cigarette use for smoking cessation.

Main Results:

  • Combined counseling and pharmacotherapy are more effective than individual therapies.
  • Nicotine replacement therapy and varenicline are safe and effective pharmacological aids.
  • E-cigarettes are not recommended due to uncertain long-term effectiveness and potential toxic effects.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated hospital and outpatient care models enhance smoking cessation success.
  • Pharmacological interventions and counseling are key components of effective cessation strategies.
  • E-cigarettes should not be used as a smoking cessation tool.