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Sarah Wylie, manager of the Oregon Tobacco Retail License Program at OHAs Public Health Division, said SB 1571 is a significant step in responding to the shifting tobacco retail landscape and the emergence of new and addictive nicotine products. As the tobacco industry continues to introduce these products designed to appeal to new consumers, public health policies must evolve to keep pace and ensure communities are protected from emerging health risks, Wylie said

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Enhanced Treatment Efficacy : For those undergoing treatment for sleep apnea, such as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, quitting smoking can improve treatment outcomes by reducing airway resistance and improving overall respiratory health

Scientists are also investigating the potential of a vaccine that targets nicotine for use in relapse prevention

Assess OTC and prescription pharmacotherapy treatments that would be most successful for a particular smoker in his or her cessation attempt