Question 1

why do i gag and occasionally throw up a bit of liquid after smoking?

Accepted Answer

Smoking: I know it is tough, but stop smoking for a while.
Please go to the Pharmacy and they will get good meds for you - over the counter!

Question 2

how bad is smoking ?

Accepted Answer

Very bad, and...: Smoking is completely unnecessary. If nobody on planet Earth purposely inhales smoke or vapors of any kind, we would all still be just fine... and a lot healthier. All smokers need to quit smoking. However, the nicotine is extremely addictive, which is why the tobacco industry is able to keep selling so much of their products for MONEY. One can work with his primary care doctor on quitting.

Question 3

is smoking really bad?

Accepted Answer

Smoking is bad.: It causes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and lung cancer, besides possibility of mouth and esophageal cancer. It contributes to poor healing, foul odor, osteoporosis etc.

Question 4

how to control smoking?

Accepted Answer

: Excellent question as smoking clearly over time can be very risky.  Since nicotine is extremely addicting, doctors often use medication programs to ease the withdrawal.  Your primary doctor should readily be able to help you.  Be proactive and start today.  Best luck.

Question 5

how can i quite smoking?

Accepted Answer

: Congratulations on making the decision to stop smoking.  Now for the plan: first of all set times to smoke.  Don't have a cigarette until a certain time of day; don't smoke in the house, office, car ...; have you last cigarette at a certain time.  Control is the name of the game.  Expand the windows by use of Nicorete gum.

Question 6

want to give up smoking?

Accepted Answer

Good idea: Set a stop date and find a support group..Ask your family doc about pharmacological assistance if necessary.
This is a very good decision on your part.

Question 7

how dangerous is smoking?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Depends on a number of variables:  what?  How much?  How long?  And of course it is more dangerous for patients with lung disease or a strong family hx. Of emphesema, lung cancer,  etc.  

It is always a good "bet" to stop smoking but some patients will likely live longer if they continue with nicotine for the rest of their lives.

Question 8

does smoking lead to nec?

Accepted Answer

??: Smoking causes iugr. Iugr indirectly may be associated with GI issues.

Question 9

how can i give up smoking?

Accepted Answer

Discuss c Pharmacy: There are patches, gums and electronic cigarrettes available. Ask the phatmacist if you require a prescription. Chatntix is probably the best in the market, but req prescription, very effctive but expensive and c possible side effcts. You need the motivation. Some pts do it cold turkey with success. Choose a significant date for you. Go to http://www.Cancer.Org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/guidetoq.

Question 10

why we have to srop smoking?

Accepted Answer

Many: Higher risk for emphysema, chronic obstructive lung disease, lung cancer, throat cancer, bladder cancer ..Just to name a few.

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