Effects of smoking to health

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Avatar m tn Nicotine is what keeps people smoking despite its harmful effects. Because the smoker inhales only some of the smoke from a cigarette and not all of each puff is absorbed in the lungs, a smoker gets about 1 to 2 milligrams of the drug from each cigarette. A drop of pure nicotine would kill a person-in fact, nicotine can be used as a pesticide on crops.
Avatar f tn What are the side effects of smoking when pregnant? Did any of u girls smoke when u were pregnant? I'm 16 weeks and trying to quit but it a lot harder than I thought .
Avatar f tn meggster, firstly understand that you should quit for your own health reasons, and not because somebody wants you to!!! I think now you are old enough to understand and take seriously that cigarette smoke can cost you your life in the course of time. 'am sure you must be aware of all the ill-effects of smoking? Smoking, which starts as a teenage fad, for impressing others. ..blah...blah. ..etc..often becomes a dirty and dangerous life-time habit!
Avatar f tn But do it in a nice way of course. You can explain to him the negative effects of cigarette smoking, and you don't want him to suffer from its painful effects, that you want him to live longer for your family especially for your children. You can both research of other alternative to lessen his cravings for cigarette and eventually quit it for good.
Avatar f tn Not to mention the fact thanks the all those toxic elements, your baby can be born already going though withdraw. Which create more issues in your babys health, mood, breathing, and growth.
Avatar f tn I mean like any health problems that I have to worry about?
Avatar m tn You should quit smoking as much as possible. And part of that change and discipline go for health insurance because I'm pretty sure you'll be needing it soon. So if I we're you, I will rush for it now. Healthy insurance is a bit costly. but hey, health is wealth. You should not take risk about your health before anything else. You can pay your health insurance premium with an installment loan.
Avatar f tn In September of 2006 I had a stressful event happen and was on the brink of picking up a cigarette. I decided to start the gum chewing instead of smoking. I have been on it ever since. I guess I am coming to the realization that this nicotine gum can be very bad for your health if chewed past the recommended timeframe. I have been having stomach problems for the last 6-9 months that were fueled by a stressful job that I am no longer in.
Avatar n tn I dont want to be addicted or have the adverse health effects but i really enjoy a couple of cigarettes when im out or ive been drinking. I just want to know if were i to keep this rate up without increasing it that i wouldnt get addicted.
1820473 tn?1344980763 i had urge of smoking as hubby was a smoker..but i used to make myself bz.. I downloaded all seasons of how i met ur mother n watched..haha n it helped diverting my attention from my esse menthol cravings lol..
Avatar m tn You would definitely want to ask your doctor that question. I saw an article in a medical magazine in a hospital waiting room that said that the sperm are a bigger factor in health of a baby than previously realized. Smoking, drinking, poor sleep, poor diet, high stress, and toxins all take a toll on sperm, weakening them. I think it's a great question and worth researching.
Avatar f tn There hasnt been a study on the effects of weed on the human body since the 1930s when it was illegalized. And to top it all off it wasnt illegalized for the effects!
975514 tn?1324997938 I have had a rather bad case of asthma since I was in my teens. I also started smoking when I was 11 years old and smoked for about 15 years until a severe asthma attack caused me to become bed ridden for a week and scared me enough to quit cold turkey. I was smoke free for almost three years, but right before my wedding I started up again (my fiance smoked). Months after the wedding, my husband's father died of emphysema due to smoking most likely.
Avatar f tn is there a certain reason why you feel it is necessary to quit smoking right now? it takes time for the brain to begin to renormalize chemically, and adding more stress would not be advisable right now. i assume also that the med in question is chantix. you are wise to be cautious with that one. there have been some serious side effects including depressive disorders that do not go away upon cessation of treatment. i'll send you some info i found via p. message.
Avatar f tn Google how smoking effects your baby. One was it increases the risk of sids (sudden infant death syndrome). That alone should be enough for someone to quit but a lot of moms turn a blind eye to the negative side effects. Best of luck quitting! !!
Avatar m tn Wow! Sounds like my husband can relate to you. I have SFN also and smoke a bit. I didn't even know smoking made matters worse but I just assumed it couldn't be helping. Perhaps the smoking is just comforting her and calming her down. I don't imagine it could the nicotine and toxic chemicals could actually be making her condition better but as I stated I would bet it calms her down.
Avatar f tn it recieves less oxygen, it can be born with birth defect, low birth weight, and you can even miscarry..there was a huge list of the negative effect of smoking..please do research and hopefully that will help you quit. I was a heavy smoker..almost a pack a day and i did it..i know you can too..
Avatar n tn Like the gum, if you are still using them, then you are still physically addicted to smoking. The good news is that wihdrawal is over in 72 hours so for your health, try hard to quit them. I tried them a few days and just happened to have a dental appointment about the second day of use and my dentist freaked out.
Avatar n tn TO have quit smoking is great for ur health, but it may have cause other issues...and acid reflux can be the result of smoking. Please get under a drs care to help u with this transition. The issues r not due to quiting, more from smoking itself and may have been masked by smoking. Please see the Health Pages for tips on lifestyle changes and diet to aid in calming these symptoms.
595141 tn?1239971814 Its makes me feel really strange............ I dont know what to do. This whole quitting smoking thing is making me nuts! Im going out of my mind trying different things, nothing is working. Cold turkey is not an option!
Avatar n tn Coronary artery disease develops as a result of damage to the blood vessels caused by smoking. The most common symptoms of coronary artery disease include chest pain that feels like pressure or squeezing and shortness of breath. This also could potentially be the initial signs of a heart attack. Heart attacks are the number 1 killer of women. Make an appointment and go to your doctor immediately and have all of the appropriate tests done. Again, this is very serious.
Avatar f tn they should quit for their own health! asking them to not smoke in the house is entirely reasonable- especially not in your room.