Question 1

how can you avoid constipation after quitting smoking?

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3 Simple Steps: Congratulations on your decision to prolong your life, improve your lungs and heart, reduce your cancer risk, save $1000s, and generally feel better! the best way to avoid constipation is: 1-drink plenty of water 2-start a fiber supplement (fibercon, etc) 3-begin an exercise program. Good luck!

Question 2

can quitting smoking cause ibs like symptoms  (both diarrhea and constipation few weeks after quitting)? and how long after should i see improvement?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine: Stopping chronic nicotine use can definitely change your pattern of bm's leading to more sluggish bm's, but in your case you alternate sluggish with looser patterns of intestinal activity. Unless you can pinpoint certain foods or emotional factors which trigger symptoms, your bowel pattern should eventually normalize.

Question 3

quitting smoking at 66 to late?

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NO!!!: It is never too late to stop smoking. Smoking increases risk of many types of cancer, emphysema, heart disease etc. Every single puff you take damages your body further. Some damage is irreversible but benefits of stopping begin within hours & increase over time. See http://whyquit.Com/whyquit/a_benefits_time_table.Html for an excellent timetable of when various benefits of stopping will occur.

Question 4

i need help for quitting smoking!?

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Chantrix: Chantrix is an newer treatment approved by the fda for smoking cessation.  It is related to the antidepressant wellbutrin (bupropion) so it has similar medication profile. Chantrix has been shown to be effective in aiding a person in quitting smoking.

Question 5

what should i expect after quitting smoking?

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You will probably: have nicotine withdrawal depending on the amount of cigarettes you smoked daily by going cold turkey. So, you can feel all the symptoms you listed: headache, restlessness, anxiety, jittery, and uncomfortable, like you should have something in your hand. Some people use blank straws cut into cigarette size, carrot or celery sticks, as low calorie alternative, until that habit dissipates.

Question 6

i'm curious as to why is quitting smoking so hard?

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Quitting somking: The substances in a cigarette are addicting similar to alcohol or opiates or medication such as valium. These substances have complicated effects on the chemistry of the brain. The brain becomes used to them. The chemicals take over some of the actions of the brain so when you quit the brain feels a need for them. You feel bad. It takes time to adapt.

Question 7

will quitting smoking cure my asthma?

Accepted Answer

No: It will help a lot but not cure it.Mit will also reduce your chances of developing lung, oral, thrower, esophageal , gastric and bladder cancers. Will reduce your risk of heart attack, and of ultimately developing emphysema. Nothing good comes from smoking.

Question 8

no cough after quitting smoking, why?

Accepted Answer

What's the problem?: You quit. Congrats. Why do you think that quitting would cause a a cough. Be happy and worry about something else.

Question 9

can you cure copd by quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

No: But stopping smoking makes COPD worsen at a slower rate, and also lowers your risk of lung cancer.

Question 10

will quitting smoking help clear up hpv?

Accepted Answer

No: No, but it will be good for you in so many other ways.

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