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A 26-year-old male asked about a 59-year-old male:

my father is a smoker for over 50 yrs. he doesn't have any problems until now. he coughs too much nowadays. how to stop him from smoking completely?

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Dr. Nadeem Shaikh answered

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Smoking cessation: Patient needs to see his physician for smoking cessation program using behavior therapy and medication

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

General Surgery 56 years experience

Unlikely: Education, medication, work for some. One of the most addictive situations.

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