Smoking cessation diagnosis code
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Smoker’s melanosis is due to long-term tobacco smoking. Smoking cessation is the treatment of choice. The hyperpigmentation then disappears in a few months.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
It is also a signal that if you do not stop smoking, your lung function will increasingly continue to rapidly deteriorate. That means that smoking cessation is not just the abandonment of a bad habit but a crucial act that will prevent further loss of lung function, reduce the frequency of lung infections, reduce the likelihood of lung (and other) cancers, enhance the quality of your life and extend the length of your life.
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Given your normal measured lung function, it is highly likely that your feeling of “not being able to get a deep breath” is on the basis of anxiety. Such anxiety could worsen with smoking cessation so be prepared for that and discuss with your doctor actions that help to reduce your anxiety.
Symptoms of GERD can vary considerably but a "rumbling in the chest" would be unusual. The rumbling would more likely be a reflection of re-expansion of your lungs, and of no significance.
After I stopped smoking, I experienced slight nausea and lots of fatigue the first week. So it's possible it's part of the withdraw process. But I don't know about the canker sores or the fever.
I'm not a doctor but am in the same position as you are. Tuesday I was told I have emphysema (soon to be determinded because on my xray the impression said possible COPD) and made an appointment with a pulmonologist. I was also having chest pains for which I went to the doctor for then he ordered a chest x-ray. He did say the chest pains and emphysema weren't related but could possibly be from stress.
There are prescriptions to help stop smoking.
I am a 32-year-old female. i have never considered myself a full-fledged smoker as I only smoke socially and never regularly, so I have never consistently disclosed my cigarette smoking history to my treating physicians. I have recently (within the past couple of weeks) decided to quit for good after getting a good scare about the reality that I've been smoking for about fifteen years.
I went to my pcp today due to a second bought with shortness of breath in a month.
Smoker’s melanosis is due to long-term tobacco smoking. Smoking cessation is the treatment of choice. The hyperpigmentation then disappears in a few months.
Cryosurgery using liquid nitrogen and laser are the other main treatment modalities. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps.
I have recently been approved by VA for a chantix prescription, and expect to start the cessation program within days. I've been told that a recent medical study indicates that a male of my age, 66, incurs decreased longevity by quitting smoking after 50 years addiction. can someone direct me to such a study, or advise if I've been misled?
You don't have to monitor your levels every week during the smoking cessation process... I'm sure there's going to be some discomfort, but we've all (those who have quit smoking) gone through discomfort with both the smoking cessation AND being hypo until we got to the correct level of medication.
That you are able to run 3 to 4 miles a day at a good pace is evidence that you still have good pulmonary reserve. The degree to which lung function improves following smoking cessation is unpredictable but optimum improvement may take several years to become fully manifest and the post bronchodilator lung function should be the measure of improvement. Your lung function may or may not ever approach predicted normal values but you can be assured of significant improvement over time.
my wife is taking bupropion sr 150 mg to quit smoking and wants to know if cold medication can be taken while on this drug.
wellbutrin is not indicated in the cessation of smoking marijuana, but it does increase your chances of seizure if you drink alcohol while taking it. also, smoking, i think it actually either helps with the cessation of anxiety in anxious peoples or adds anxiety on non anxious people so if you are smoking to chill out (just a guess), you might want to try anti-anxiety meds instead.
The first step would be to quit smoking, to prevent further damage to the lungs. And also immediately on cessation of smoking you will not see any improvement. If there is bronchospasm, this can be relieved by bronchodilators. To improve lung function practice breathing exercises. If the oxygenation is inadequate, supplemental oxygen therapy may be needed. Any infection of the lungs, need to be tackled immediately. Please discuss this with your doctor am sure he will provide further assistance.
The “wheezy feeling” is suspicious for that diagnosis but also consistent with bronchitis which, if the case, will likely subside with sustained smoking cessation. Should you at any time in the future experience unexpected shortness of breath, it would be reasonable for you to be checked for asthma and if demonstrated, seeking treatment for it.
The anxiety you describe seems to be having a negative effect on your quality of life. I suggest that seek treatment for that.
the dr is an *** - and every time i see him - he asks if i'v quit - which in turn he bills me for - as smoking cessation - i told him i quit so he would quite asking me about it...but being i am going to HAVE to purch insurance bcuz off the ball sack we have as a prez - i dont want my telling my dr i have quit & it coming back to bite me in the butt...
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