The health care community, policymakers, teachers, parents and our patients are overwhelmed by the rapid surge to popularity of e-cigarettes. What initially was seen as a “cure” for smoking cigarettes is now leading millions of teens to nicotine addiction as well as posing lethal health risks from vaping-related illnesses. This presentation will review the different perspectives of adults who vape to quit smoking and of the teens who have become addicted to nicotine from vaping. As family physicians we will see the spectrum of vaping and it is important to understand the different products on the market as well as safety issues surrounding this topic.

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

This activity is supported by the California Academy of Family Physicians.

There is no charge for this activity.

This activity will include discussions of products or devices that are not currently approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This activity is intended for family medicine physicians, and other primary care team members.

Learners must register to participate in and receive credit for this online educational activity. Read the target audience, learning objectives, and author disclosures.  Study the educational content online, answer the questions and complete the evaluation.  For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.

 

This enduring material activity, E-cigarettes and Vaping – Clearing the Smoke, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 0.50 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP certification begins May 15, 2020. Term of approval is one year from this date. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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The CAFP has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that information contained herein is accurate in accordance with the latest available scientific knowledge at the time of accreditation of this continuing education program. Information regarding drugs (e.g., their administration, dosages, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, special warnings, and precautions) and drug delivery systems is subject to change, however, and the learner is advised to check the manufacturer's package insert for information concerning recommended dosage and potential problems or cautions prior to dispensing or administering the drug or using the drug delivery systems.

 

Approval of credit for this continuing education program does not imply endorsement by CAFP of any product or manufacturer identified.

 

Any medications or treatment methods suggested in this CME activity should not be used by the practitioner without evaluation of their patient's condition(s) and possible contraindication(s) or danger(s) of use of any specific medication.

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