Question 1

im non smoker i want to ask does smoking once in week affect health? how much affect?

Accepted Answer

Do not start: You may think that smoking once a week may not be a problem, but once you start, you may find it difficult to prevent yourself from smoking more. There is no safe amount of smoking.  Be healthy and avoid smoking.

Question 2

is smoking worse for diabetics than for non diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It carries all the risk of non-diabetic patients

but also increases risk of diabetic related complications like heart disease, stroke, amputations.

Question 3

is smoking non-mentholated tobacco bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Yes, there is no doubt. Inhaling combustion products and especially tobacco, increase numerous diseases and health disorders. The best way to avoid or decrease the health risk is lifestyle modification = exercise, eat better, and do not use tobacco products.

Question 4

iv suddenly developed a dislike to smoking i can't stand the smell or taste but i'm s smoker?

Accepted Answer

Great: Youre on your way to smoke cessation.  Keep hating smoke, smoke smell, smoking, stinkiness! !

Question 5

ive been a heavy weed smoker for 1 1/2 years and i passed out a couple times now after smoking  do you know what caused it?

Accepted Answer

May be hypotension : If your normal blood pressure is normal or low normal, and you smoke potent marijuana, you may be lowering your blood pressure enough to cause syncope. (Passing out.). This can be increased with other substances including alcohol.  Other things can cause your symptoms such as laying down and then stand up suddenly, known as “Orthostatic hypotension “. Some causes are more serious so see your MD if

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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