Smoking, Comorbid Conditions in Persons with MS

11.07.17

Given the associations between smoking and comorbidities in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), health care providers should both (1) assess smoking history and quit attempts, and (2) encourage individuals with MS who smoke to become non-smokers and refer for treatment, as indicated, according to a recent study. In order to increase the chances that individuals will be successful in becoming non-smokers, clinicians would do well to also assess and treat depression in their patients who smoke and are also depressed. Researchers used a web-based survey to obtain cross-sectional data from 335 individuals with MS. They then examined the associations between smoking variables (current use, frequency, and quit attempts) and comorbidities, and found:

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