[Treatment of tobacco use. Pediatric aspects]. / Tratamiento del tabaquismo. Aspectos pediátricos.
An Esp Pediatr
; 47(4): 346-52, 1997 Oct.
Article
em Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9499299
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To divulge among pediatricians therapeutic modalities against tobacco use.METHODS:
Literature review of therapeutic modalities, their efficacy indications, secondary effects and scientific value. Relapse-related factors are analyzed.RESULTS:
Tobacco use generates physical (nicotine) and psychological addiction. Treatment strategies should consider both aspects. Different therapies have been applied with unequalresults:
(1) medical information; (2) pharmacologic treatment symptomatic drugs and nicotine; (3) therapy psychological including positive reinforcement, aversive techniques and hypnosis; (4) other modalities such as acupuncture, collective and self-obtainment. Relapses have been related to nicotine abstinence syndrome and individual, familiar, professional and social factors.CONCLUSIONS:
Pediatricians should engage to tobacco use treatment. Proper medical information will induce patient commitment to stop smoking, aided by nicotine therapy and psychological support. Relapses should be anticipated and adequately approached. Pediatricians have at hand the best available treatment to prevent adolescents and young adults to start smoking.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Contexto em Saúde:
2_ODS3
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tabagismo
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
An Esp Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article