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Tobacco Treatment in the Inpatient Setting: An American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Practice Guideline.

Chest·September 2, 2026·PMID 42685897

Why it matters

Hospitalization is a high-leverage moment to engage smokers, yet inpatient tobacco treatment is often underutilized. This guideline offers a structured, evidence-based approach that can improve cessation rates and reduce readmissions, directly informing internal medicine and addiction medicine practice.

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