Question 1

the couch is occasional. i am a smoker?

Accepted Answer

Occasional cough: Is common in smokers. Cough gets paradoxically worse after quitting, eventually fades away in time. Other causes for the cough cannot be ruled out, maybe the right time to think about quitting.

Question 2

i am a smokers and would like to quit any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Mind over body : Pick a quit date 2 weeks away. During the time, set up your home to be smoke free and try to smoke less. You can start on some medication such as Chantix or Zyban (bupropion). On the day you said you would stop. Stop completely. You have to have the frontal area of your brain override the pleasure area of your brain. Good luck, I know it may be hard but don't give up .

Question 3

could a smoker regain his palate?

Accepted Answer

Probably: But most likely by becoming an ex-smoker and allowing the chronic irritation to subside.

Question 4

i am a smoker and i am outta breath?

Accepted Answer

COPD: Smoking can cause a slew of respiratory related conditions such as emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.  These conditions can lead to problems with your lung capacity, causing you to become more winded and fatigued when exerting yourself.  You should try and stop smoking, perhaps a visit to your doctor can make a difference.

Question 5

is it true that smokers have less stress?

Accepted Answer

No: Many people say they smoke to relieve stress, but it doesn't work. Cigarettes are expensive, adding to financial stress. Smoking also causes oxidative stress in the body. According to a pew research study, smokers are more likely to report being "stressed" than those who used to smoke, and quit. See it here: http://pewresearch.Org/pubs/1185/smoking-stress-quitting.

Question 6

what can happen if you sleep with somkers?

Accepted Answer

Sleep with smoker: Smokers smell of stale tobacco, so you would have to put up with the smell if you sleep with one. If the smoker smokes in bed, you will be subject to second hand smoke, which is unpleasant and increases your health risks. Smoking can worsen sleep or cause insomnia, so ingesting a lot of second-hand smoke may affect your sleep.

Question 7

why would a non-smoker want to avoid e-cigs?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Unsure of whether you mean a non-smoker should start smoking e-cigs, or remain around someone using an e-cig.  If you are a non-smoker, why do you want to develop a nicotine habit?  E-cigs are equally addicting to regular cigarettes, and may even deliver more nicotine, but less of the other harmful products of tobacco.  There is less side stream smoke, so there is less second hand exposure.

Question 8

how can i find out if i'm a passive smoker ?

Accepted Answer

Passive Smoke: When others smoke around you, you are exposed to passive smoke.  Children are exposed the the passive smoke of their smoking parents.  If you smoke, you are actively exposing your body to the negative and harmful affects of smoking.

Question 9

what is a good e-cigarette for a heavy smoker?

Accepted Answer

Ecigarettes: Probably the best answer would be to get involved in a smoking cessation program. Why substitute one chemical for another

Question 10

how much time do alcoholic chain smokers live?

Accepted Answer

There is no set time: Smokers tend to cut 10-15 years off their lifespan, and heavy drinkers about the same, and certain conditions, like mouth and throat cancer are 150 times more likely to occur in alcoholic chain smokers, and this can occur in people who are in their late 30s or early 40s if they started smoking/drinking in their teens.  There is much variability in genetic susceptibility to causing damage from both.

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