Funding CH was supported for this study by NHS Health Scotland
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Weiner D, Khankin EV, Levy Y, Aizenbud D, Reznick AZ: Effects of cigarette smoke on salivary protein tyrosine nitration
A listing of the consequences of smoking includes: Cardiovascular disease, the nation's number one cause of death, includes coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, stroke, sudden death, peripheral vascular disease, and abdominal aortic aneurysm
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Clinical Tips : Use the 5As or Ask, Advise, Help model: Ask about tobacco and vaping at every visit Advise on risks and benefits of quitting Help with cessation plan, referrals, and follow-ups Address Barriers: Normalize relapse and provide non-judgmental support Consider co-existing mental health needs Offer carbon monoxide (CO) monitoring as a motivational tool Include family/partner in cessation plans when possible Behavioural Counseling and Brief Interventions Key Clinical Takeaways Behavioural counselling is first-line treatment for nicotine cessation in pregnancy