Smoking is a serious health risk for everyone, especially for patients with weakened immune systems. Smoking increases the risk of serious infections and can cause COPD and may cause cancer. Advise patients that if they smoke, they should quit. Cigarette smoking is tough to beat, but, with perseverance, it can be done. Some effective methods to quit smoking include quitting cold turkey, using nicotine replacement products (such as the patch or gum), psychotherapy, or alternative therapies such as acupuncture. Multiple prescription medications are also available to help you quit. As with all medications, consider possible drug-to-drug interactions.
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