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Should i stop smoking a cigar if it helps me get relaxed?

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Yes quit: Cancer is the leading cause of death in women and men aged 54-79 years. Lung cancer kills more than colon, prostate, breast, & ovarian cancers combined. 50% of cancer & 70% of cancer-related death occurs in patients aged 65 or older. Smoking is strongly associated with lung cancer incidence. Risk for oral, throat, bladder, esophageal cancer. Heart attack, emphysema. There other ways to releax.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Yes.: Sorry, it seems to help you, but there are healthier ways to relax.

Answered 12/7/2014

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Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Minimize or quit: An occasional cigar, like once a week, will have minimal if any negative effect on your health. Just do not smoke around others who may have illnesses or allergies that you could worsen. If you smoke more frequently, the hazardous effects accumulate logarithmically.

Answered 11/30/2014

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