Rebecca Swainston, NP, from West Valley Medical Group – Middleton, advises people to quit smoking cold turkey, as it has been proven more effective than quitting gradually. Watch this video to hear more.
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If you have an addiction to smoking, it is best to recognize the problem and work on a plan to stop smoking for your overall health improvement. To quit smoking, you can create motivational tips for weaning yourself off cigarettes by a certain date and replacing that habit with a healthier habit such as walking or chewing sugar-free gum. Learn more from our experts how to create a cessation plan.
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A patient needs to be ready to quit in order to be successful. In this video, Jasprit Takher, MD, a practicing internist from MountainView Hospital, explains the resources that help an individual quit, like counseling, patches and more.
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In this video, Rebecca Swainston, NP, from West Valley Medical Group – Middleton, describes why you should stop smoking before you try to conceive and especially during the pregnancy.
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Rebecca Swainston, NP, from West Valley Medical Group – Middleton, says the hardest part of quitting smoking is the commitment it takes. Watch the video to hear her thoughts about quitting smoking.
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Piedmont Heart Institute answeredQuitting smoking substantially reduces the risk of developing and dying from cancer, and this benefit increases the longer a person remains smoke free. However, even after many years of not smoking, the risk of lung cancer in former smokers remains higher than in people who have never smoked.
The risk of premature death and the chance of developing cancer due to cigarettes depend on the number of years of smoking, the number of cigarettes smoked per day, the age at which smoking began, and the presence or absence of illness at the time of quitting. For people who have already developed cancer, quitting smoking reduces the risk of developing a second cancer.
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Dr. Joseph I. Miller, MD , Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular), answered on behalf of Piedmont Heart InstituteSee All 5 AnswersBy joining a support group, talking with friends or family members. -
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Dr. Michael Roizen, MD , Internal Medicine, answeredSee All 4 AnswersSupport groups help you quit smoking by helping you overcome the cravings that will inevitably come. You will have cravings, especially on days 3 to 5 of quitting, that will get less the longer you stay away from cigarettes. In fact, the cravings, we are told, go away almost entirely by 6 months. That is, you do not have any cravings at any time. Key is to use your support group anytime you feel like you have got a craving. Call them up and talk through it. -
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Piedmont Heart Institute answeredYes. Nicotine replacement products deliver measured doses of nicotine into the body, which helps to relieve the cravings and withdrawal symptoms often felt by people trying to quit smoking. Strong and consistent evidence shows that nicotine replacement products can help people quit smoking.
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Entice them with sex or something else, or just tell them you love them and you are asking them to go to a smoking cessation group because you love them.
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Sigma Nursing answeredSee All 2 AnswersIf you used to smoke in your bedroom, you can avoid slips ups when quitting smoking by rearranging the room. Start by getting rid of the smoky smell with a deodorizer, and toss the ashtrays and lighters. Also dry clean or replace curtains and your comforter or bedspread, and spruce up the room with new accent pillows. Scented candles and soft lighting can also turn your bedroom into a relaxing environment you can de-stress in instead of reaching for a cigarette.