Clinical Guide to Smoking Cessation: Choosing the Right Treatment Path Live

Tobacco use is the most common cause of preventable death in the United States. Smoking-related diseases include cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cancer, and poor reproductive health outcomes. Smoking cessation is essential for overall public health and quality of life. Withdrawal symptoms from smoking cessation make quitting smoking difficult for many patients. Several over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription products are available to help patients quit smoking, each with potential advantages and disadvantages.