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The importance of smoking and vaping cessation in patients with seasonal asthma
For patients with seasonal (allergic) asthma, smoking and vaping cessation is important. Smoking can worsen respiratory health and trigger symptoms. It's associated with poorer asthma control, reduced lung function, and increased hospitalisations.
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Posted 21 Oct, 2025
Impact of advice to quit smoking on rating of care
A nationwide survey of adults who visited their GP in the past year assessed whether frequency of advice to quit smoking impacts patient rating of care.
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Posted 21 Oct, 2025
Nicotine replacement therapy aid for the treatment of nicotine vaping dependence
A faster-acting nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) product (mouth spray) has recently been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) as the first NRT aid for the treatment of tobacco and nicotine vaping dependence by relieving nicotine withdrawal symptoms from smoking and vaping, thereby facilitating cessation in people who smoke or vape and are motivated to quit.
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Posted 21 Oct, 2025
Guidance on supplying therapeutic vapes in pharmacies
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has published regulatory guidance for pharmacies supplying therapeutic vapes.
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Posted 13 Oct, 2025