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Hi , doc , my father is a serious chain smoker and has been smoking for last 20yrs what should i do to quit his cigarette smoking .

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Be supportive: Your dad needs to want to stop. If he has grandkids, using being alive for them may be a good ploy. His docotr can be helpful as well. Here are some helpful websites. and .

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 4/7/2020

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A member asked:

Hi , doc , my father is a serious chain smoker and has been smoking for last 20yrs what should i do to quit his cigarette smoking .

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Dr Friedlander agreed

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