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A 49-year-old female asked:

A friend stated that after quitting smoking she craves food as a substitute. she is gaining too much weight. any solutions to her problem?

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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered

Pathology 45 years experience

Common: And treatable. Your physician knows of medication that can help control this. A support group can be very helpful as well.

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Dr. Rick Kochanswered

Cardiology 23 years experience

Yes: Exercise and a lock on the fridge and pantry.

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