GB is diagnosed with thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease). As a nurse caring for her, it is essential for you to teach modifications to which risk factor of the disease?

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Cigarette smoking. Buerger's disease may result in occlusion of the vessels and thrombus formation. It occurs predominantly in men between 20 to 55 years of age who smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco. A familial tendency is noted, but cigarette smoking is consistently a risk factor. Symptoms of the disease improve with smoking cessation.

GB Is Diagnosed with Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger's Disease)