Smoking cessation

08 March 2023 11:10 - 11:55

Smoking, Vaping and Respiratory Disease – What Do You Need to Know?

This session will cover the minefield that has become smoking session advice for patients living with respiratory disease. We will consider the impact a cessation attempt can have on the individual, not only on their physical symptoms but also their mental wellness, in terms of depression and anxiety.

We will look at the traditional methods of cessation aids  - NRT, Varenicline and there will be a focus on the latest clinical understanding of the potential benefits and risks of vaping/use of electronic cigarettes and how that has changed the landscape of the advice we give.

Ren Lawlor, INDEPENDENT NURSE CONSULTANT; SENIOR LECTURER, SOUTH EAST LONDON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT HUB