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If you smoke, quit. Smoking is the leading cause of COPD. Talk with your doctor about programs and products that can help you quit. Many hospitals have programs that help people quit smoking, or hospital staff can refer you to a program.
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Dispelling the Myths about Nicotine and Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Many smokers have misperceptions about nicotine, which often result in not using evidence-based treatments when quitting. Misperceptions about nicotine are often derived from how the harmful effects of tobacco are presented in cessation materials. The following are key points to keep in mind when considering the use of Nicotine…
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Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered I have COPD but I was told I was to… Hi Frankie... I'm not sure I understand why exactly you end up in the…
Anne Mitchell, Health Guide, commented on Your Resolve to Quit Smoking: Will You… There is a saying in recovery that if we think about relapsing, we should…
Anne Mitchell, Health Guide, commented on How to Quit Smoking: Week 2 Dear Chris - I'm so very happy for you that you made it through your recent rough spots.…
Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered Is smoking a tobacco pipe, but not… It is impossible to smoke anything, whether pipe, cigarette or cigar, without…
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