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Practical tips on smoking cessation! Get CME Credit with ACP! Full Transcript with References and Show Notes Time Stamps 04:50 What questions are important to ask after a patient who contemplative about quitting tobacco? 07:00 Is quitting abruptly on a quit date or gradual cessation to a quit date better? 08:10 How can technology help support patients who are trying to quit? 08:49 How should we prepare patients who quit smoking and are worried about weight gain? 11:06 How can we try to convince patients to use medication as assistance to quit smoking? 11:50 What is the most effective nicotine replacement approach? 13:54 What are the potential side effects of the nicotine patch? 15:00 What should we prescribe for patients who smoke <5 cigarettes a day? 16:28 How can we determine how severe a patient’s nicotine dependence is? 18:26 When is the ideal frequency of nicotine gum or lozenge? 21:45 How does varenicline work? 25:05 Can you start varenicline in patients who have had psychiatric history? 27:15 What major side effect is seen in patients taking bupropion? 29:15 How do e-cigarettes work? 31:18 How should we approach adding e-cigarettes into a patient’s plan for quitting? 31:42 How should we discuss e-cigarette use with our patients? 33:47 Recap 39:54 Screening for Barrett’s Esophagus Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Branch Basics and use the code COREIM for 15% off: https://branchbasics.com * Check out FIGS and use code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy