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December 10, 2024 | 1 min read

A breath of fresh air

By Mike Fingerhood, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Healthcare professionals can prioritize ongoing conversations about the risks of smoking and vaping with young patients, tailoring their approach to address specific concerns and misconceptions.

June 22, 2022 | 1 min read

Explaining The Risks of Vaping

By Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Prioritize discussions about the long-term consequences of smoking. Be aware that just because someone has quit doesn’t mean that they won’t relapse.

January 4, 2022 | 2 min read

Welcome to The No-Judgment Zone

By Rebekah Fenton, MD, Northwestern University

After lying to my own doctor because I feared her judgment, I learned to invite all patients to be open and honest. Earning the patient’s trust will allow us to give the best care.

April 14, 2022 | 1 min read

Supporting Young Adults Who Use E-Cigarettes

By Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

When talking with young patients about tobacco dependence, first create a judgment-free zone and ask open-ended questions to understand why they use the product.

June 16, 2021 | 1 min read

Why we Must Talk About E-cigarettes with Teen Patients

By Mike Fingerhood, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Proactively counseling adolescents about the risks of e-cigarette use is essential. The message should acknowledge both the health implications and the pressures that they may feel from their peers.

September 24, 2019 | 1 min read

Counseling Patients on the Dangers of E-cigarettes

By Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

E-cigarettes pose unique health risks. Screening and informing our patients of these concerns is imperative.