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Can smoking less still help with barett's esophagus if you are unable to quit cold turkey?

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Dr. Michael Amster
Pediatrics

In brief: Sort of

Barrett's esophagus is generally caused by chronic reflux more than smoking, but smoking can help contribute to reflux.
Smoking less of course is better than smoking more, and you should be congratulated for that. Of course, it'll be better the more you quit, until you are totally off. So take the triumph, and talk to your doc about ways to get the rest of the way.

In brief: Sort of

Barrett's esophagus is generally caused by chronic reflux more than smoking, but smoking can help contribute to reflux.
Smoking less of course is better than smoking more, and you should be congratulated for that. Of course, it'll be better the more you quit, until you are totally off. So take the triumph, and talk to your doc about ways to get the rest of the way.
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