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what are the benefits of quitting? Seventy percent (33 million) of the 47 million people who smoke say they want to stop. Here are a few reasons why:
Today, there are more treatments than ever to help you quit smoking! Remember, medication options are not suitable for everyone. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist, who knows your medical history and medication use, about what is best for you. can smoking affect fertility? Smoking reduces fertility and leads to a host of smoking-related pregnancy complications. Babies born to smoking women have higher rates of developmental problems, respiratory disease, and sudden infant death syndrome. how dangerous to children is second-hand smoke? Children who breathe secondhand smoke are more likely to suffer from ear infections, pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis and other lung diseases. Secondhand smoke accounts for about 3,000 lung cancer and 35,000-40,000 heart disease deaths each year in people who do not smoke. what does it take to quit? Your decision to quit is the most important ingredient for success. But it’s not unusual for people who want to quit smoking to slip up on the first or second try. In fact, four out of five smokers try several times before they can quit for good. So don’t give up hope… you can do it! It helps to understand that quitting is a step-by-step process. It’s not something you should do on a whim or a dare. And it’s best if you prepare and have a plan to help you succeed. Counseling with your doctor or through a support group, along with other forms of support will also improve your odds for success. what symptoms will I experience when I stop smoking? If you know what to expect when you stop smoking you can plan strategies to help you cope. Some of the symptoms you experience while quitting may not be pleasant. You may feel some or all of the following:
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