Stop Smoking Question and Answer

Medical experts from Harvard University answer common questions about stop smoking.

QUESTION: Nicotine Patch And Thyroid Function
Can the nicotine patch cause a normal thyroid to become overactive?
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QUESTION: COPD - Cardiovascular Exercise
What is the best cardio exercise for a 58-year-old male who has been recently diagnosed with COPD?
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QUESTION: Smoking Cessation and Exhaustion
My 22-year-old son is trying to stop smoking. He is using the 2 mg Nicorette gum (to address a one-pack-of-cigarettes-a-day habit). His chief, unexpected complaint is that of pure exhaustion. Should he take a higher dose of nicotine?
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QUESTION: Long-term Marijuana Use
What are the medical effects of smoking cannabis for a long period of time?
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QUESTION: Steroids for Bronchitis
Are steroids used in the treatment of bronchitis? If so, how do they help?
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QUESTION: Ask The Doctor (08-01-2007)
I recently stopped smoking -- a month ago to be exact -- and now I find that I'm coughing a lot. Is this normal?
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QUESTION: Nexium for Asthma or Emphysema
Is Nexium ever given to treat asthma or emphysema?
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